Gas purification machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas purification machinery by Nigeria reached $43.9 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $126.6 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 | $43.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $126.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $92.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $52.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports gas purification machinery from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+479% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.5M | 51% |
| China | $9.5M | 22% |
| India | $2.3M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $921K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $893K | 2% |
| Poland | $720K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $639K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.95 per kg, 82% below the world average of $27.41, 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 purification machinery imports (HS 8421.39): 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 8421.39: Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas purification machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gas purification machinery worth $43.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas purification machinery to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($22.5 million), followed by China (22%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas purification machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.95 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $27.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas purification machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $43.9 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2021 at $126.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas purification machinery?
The HS code for gas purification machinery is subheading 8421.39. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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