Floating structures (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported floating structures (other) worth $6.7 million (622 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 72% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.0 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 | $6.7M | 622 t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 663 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 944 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 318 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 509 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.0M | 562 t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports floating structures (other) from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $804K | 12% |
| United States | $497K | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $421K | 6.3% |
| France | $349K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $72K | 1.1% |
| India | $62K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $60K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.74 per kg, 39% above the world average of $7.70. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria floating structures (other) imports (HS 8907.90): 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 8907.90: Floating structures: tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons.
Common questions
What is the value of floating structures (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported floating structures (other) worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 622 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply floating structures (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of floating structures (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.74 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $7.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of floating structures (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2018 at $36.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating structures (other)?
The HS code for floating structures (other) is subheading 8907.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8907 page.
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