Fire extinguishers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fire extinguishers by Nigeria reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports fire extinguishers from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 74% |
| Egypt | $190K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $173K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $136K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $121K | 2.7% |
| India | $110K | 2.5% |
| United States | $66K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $40K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, close to the world average of $3.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria fire extinguishers imports (HS 8424.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguishers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fire extinguishers worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire extinguishers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Egypt (4%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fire extinguishers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8424 page.
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