Gasket imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported gasket worth $45.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.9 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 | $45.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $64.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $72.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports gasket from
Most of the value came from China (40%), United Kingdom (9%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.0M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $2.7M | 5.9% |
| India | $2.4M | 5.3% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3% |
| South Africa | $914K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 47% |
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 35% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.18 per kg, 55% below the world average of $48.77, 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.
Gasket exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $705 thousand of gasket in 2024 (194 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (31%), Netherlands (16%), Mauritius (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $222K | 32% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 17% |
| Mauritius | $88K | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $73K | 10% |
| Kenya | $52K | 7.3% |
| Angola | $41K | 5.8% |
| United States | $33K | 4.6% |
| Senegal | $31K | 4.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $29K | 4.1% |
| Benin | $7K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gasket worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.18 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gasket to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $72.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export gasket?
Yes. Nigeria exported $705 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Mauritius. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $44.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8484.10 (47% of the value) and 8484.20 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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