Gas welding and brazing apparatus imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported gas welding and brazing apparatus worth $6.0 million (242 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. Value rose 994% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $6.0M | 242 t |
| 2023 | $548K | 58 t |
| 2022 | $260K | 15 t |
| 2021 | $421K | 29 t |
| 2020 | $454K | 25 t |
| 2019 | $411K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $897K | 36 t |
| 2017 | $279K | 11 t |
Where Nigeria imports gas welding and brazing apparatus from
Romania alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $5.4M | 90% |
| Italy | $171K | 2.9% |
| China | $142K | 2.4% |
| India | $135K | 2.3% |
| United States | $83K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $30K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.73 per kg, close to the world average of $22.34.
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 welding and brazing apparatus imports (HS 8468.20): 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 8468.20: Machinery and apparatus: gas operated machinery and apparatus n.e.c. in item no. 8468.10, for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of gas welding and brazing apparatus imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gas welding and brazing apparatus worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 242 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 201 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 994% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas welding and brazing apparatus to Nigeria?
Romania was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Italy (3%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 844% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas welding and brazing apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.73 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $22.34 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 welding and brazing apparatus to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $279 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas welding and brazing apparatus?
The HS code for gas welding and brazing apparatus is subheading 8468.20. 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 8468 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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