Industrial boilers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $17.1 million of industrial boilers in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $164.2 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 | $17.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $36.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $75.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $164.2M | 28.9K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $33.9M | 9.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial boilers from
Most of the value came from India (47%), Germany (21%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.0M | 47% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 21% |
| China | $2.2M | 13% |
| United States | $921K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $609K | 3.6% |
| Morocco | $373K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $335K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $284K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $235K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8402
| 8402.90 | Steam boiler parts | 38% |
| 8402.19 | Vapor generating boilers (other) | 28% |
| 8402.12 | Water-tube boilers (small-medium) | 20% |
| 8402.11 | Water-tube boilers (high capacity) | 12% |
| 8402.20 | Superheated water boilers | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, 32% below the world average of $7.49, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria industrial boilers imports (HS 8402): 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 8402: Boilers; steam or other vapour generating (other than central heating hot water boilers, capable also of producing low pressure steam), super heated water boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial boilers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial boilers worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial boilers to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Germany (21%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial boilers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial boilers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.9 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2019 at $164.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial boilers?
The HS code for industrial boilers is heading 8402. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8402.90 (38% of the value) and 8402.19 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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