Gas liquefaction equipment imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas liquefaction equipment by Nigeria reached $26.7 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $57.4 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 | $26.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $57.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 383 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 646 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 992 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 648 t |
Where Nigeria imports gas liquefaction equipment from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Italy (14%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+780% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 46% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 14% |
| India | $2.8M | 10% |
| United States | $2.3M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $816K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $596K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $571K | 2.1% |
| Georgia | $387K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $370K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.07 per kg, 61% below the world average of $18.34, 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 gas liquefaction equipment imports (HS 8419.60): 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 8419.60: Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of gas liquefaction equipment imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gas liquefaction equipment worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas liquefaction equipment to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Italy (14%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas liquefaction equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.07 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $18.34 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 liquefaction equipment to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. The peak was 2023 at $57.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas liquefaction equipment?
The HS code for gas liquefaction equipment is subheading 8419.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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