Flow meters imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.9 million of flow meters in 2024 (356 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.2 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 | $19.9M | 356 t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 310 t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 570 t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $24.0M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 187 t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 155 t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 130 t |
Where Nigeria imports flow meters from
Most of the value came from India (19%), United States (15%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.8M | 19% |
| United States | $2.9M | 15% |
| China | $2.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 9.1% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| France | $584K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $398K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.86 per kg, 45% below the world average of $102.34, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 flow meters imports (HS 9026.10): 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 9026.10: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of flow meters imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported flow meters worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply flow meters to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United States (15%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.86 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $102.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flow meters to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $34.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for flow meters?
The HS code for flow meters is subheading 9026.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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