Heat treatment machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported heat treatment machinery worth $420.4 million (29.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 84% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $420.4M | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $228.9M | 37.2K t |
| 2022 | $179.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $176.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $201.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $339.4M | 39.3K t |
| 2018 | $286.9M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $117.6M | 8.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports heat treatment machinery from
The largest suppliers were United States (31%), China (17%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+643% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $129.7M | 31% |
| China | $71.2M | 17% |
| India | $63.9M | 15% |
| South Korea | $53.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $34.2M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $15.3M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14.1M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 1% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 48% |
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 15% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 7.7% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 6.4% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 6.3% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 6.1% |
| 8419.40 | Distillation and rectification equipment | 6% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.11 per kg, 22% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
Heat treatment machinery exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported heat treatment machinery worth $204 thousand (49 tonnes). Most of it went to Mauritania (23%), United States (19%), Senegal (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $48K | 23% |
| United States | $39K | 19% |
| Senegal | $26K | 13% |
| Belgium | $16K | 8% |
| Zambia | $14K | 6.7% |
| Benin | $12K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 5.3% |
| Togo | $10K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $5K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported heat treatment machinery worth $420.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($129.7 million), followed by China (17%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 643% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.11 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117.6 million in 2017 to $420.4 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $243.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export heat treatment machinery?
Yes. Nigeria exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, the United States and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $420.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8419.50 (48% of the value) and 8419.89 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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