Floating structures imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $9.3 million of floating structures in 2024 (783 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.2 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 | $9.3M | 783 t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 746 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 963 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 341 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 526 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 581 t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports floating structures from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), United Kingdom (14%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 14% |
| United States | $1.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $777K | 8.4% |
| Denmark | $422K | 4.6% |
| France | $419K | 4.5% |
| Togo | $198K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $130K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $98K | 1.1% |
| India | $90K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8907
| 8907.90 | Floating structures (other) | 72% |
| 8907.10 | Inflatable rafts | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.81 per kg, 23% above the world average of $9.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Floating structures exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported floating structures worth $277 thousand (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $264K | 95% |
| Angola | $6K | 2% |
| Benin | $4K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.8% |
| France | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria floating structures imports (HS 8907): 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 8907: Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons).
Common questions
What is the value of floating structures imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported floating structures worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 783 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply floating structures to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 685% on the year.
What is the average import price of floating structures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.81 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $9.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of floating structures to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $37.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export floating structures?
Yes. Nigeria exported $277 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Angola and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating structures?
The HS code for floating structures is heading 8907. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8907.90 (72% of the value) and 8907.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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