Hydrogen gas imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydrogen gas by Nigeria reached $8.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.3 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 | $8.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports hydrogen gas from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 58% |
| United Arab Emirates | $613K | 7% |
| South Africa | $540K | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $482K | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $327K | 3.7% |
| United States | $298K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $294K | 3.3% |
| India | $232K | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $203K | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $161K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2804
| 2804.69 | Silicon metal | 46% |
| 2804.29 | Rare gases excluding argon | 22% |
| 2804.21 | Argon gas | 15% |
| 2804.30 | Nitrogen gas | 7.2% |
| 2804.90 | Selenium | 5.2% |
| 2804.61 | High-purity silicon | 2.6% |
| 2804.10 | Hydrogen | 0.9% |
| 2804.50 | Boron and tellurium | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.28, 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 hydrogen gas imports (HS 2804): 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 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogen gas imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hydrogen gas worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogen gas to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogen gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrogen gas to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogen gas?
The HS code for hydrogen gas is heading 2804. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2804.69 (46% of the value) and 2804.29 (22%).
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