Gas cylinders imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas cylinders by Nigeria reached $67.4 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $67.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $66.0M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $53.9M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $45.2M | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $72.3M | 41.7K t |
| 2018 | $60.6M | 29.1K t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 23.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports gas cylinders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.1M | 67% |
| Turkey | $9.1M | 14% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 5.4% |
| Romania | $3.5M | 5.2% |
| India | $3.3M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $607K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $594K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $574K | 0.9% |
| United States | $259K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $192K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas cylinders exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $263 thousand of gas cylinders in 2024 (824 tonnes). Niger alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $143K | 54% |
| Belgium | $44K | 17% |
| India | $44K | 17% |
| Italy | $19K | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1.5% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0.6% |
| China | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gas cylinders worth $67.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($45.1 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.4 million in 2017 to $67.4 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2019 at $72.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export gas cylinders?
Yes. Nigeria exported $263 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Belgium and India. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $67.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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