Gas generator imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.4 million of gas generator in 2024 (266 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.2 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 | $7.4M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 231 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 228 t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 372 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 712 t |
Where Nigeria imports gas generator from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (21%), Netherlands (20%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+783% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 20% |
| United States | $1.1M | 15% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 14% |
| India | $463K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $421K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $331K | 4.5% |
| France | $254K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $184K | 2.5% |
| China | $166K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8405
| 8405.90 | Gas generator parts | 69% |
| 8405.10 | Producer gas generators | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.64 per kg, 38% above the world average of $19.96. 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria gas generator imports (HS 8405): 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 8405: Generators for producer or water gas with or without their purifiers acetylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of gas generator imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gas generator worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas generator to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.64 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $19.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas generator to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2018 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas generator?
The HS code for gas generator is heading 8405. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8405.90 (69% of the value) and 8405.10 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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