Gas and liquid meters imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas and liquid meters by Nigeria reached $9.8 million in 2024 (127 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $9.8M | 127 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 92 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 70 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 94 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 53 t |
Where Nigeria imports gas and liquid meters from
Most of the value came from United States (13%), United Kingdom (12%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 11% |
| Poland | $967K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $866K | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $822K | 8.4% |
| China | $797K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $356K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $346K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $316K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $76.69 per kg, 45% below the world average of $138.98, 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 gas and liquid meters imports (HS 9026.80): 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 9026.80: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of gas and liquid meters imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gas and liquid meters worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and liquid meters to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and liquid meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $76.69 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $138.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas and liquid meters to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2020 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas and liquid meters?
The HS code for gas and liquid meters is subheading 9026.80. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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