Industrial washer imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial washer by Nigeria reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $9.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 957 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 976 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 502 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 433 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 584 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 358 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 231 t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial washer from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Poland (23%), Czech Republic (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+754% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 26% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 23% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $750K | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $705K | 7.7% |
| France | $449K | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $256K | 2.8% |
| United States | $239K | 2.6% |
| India | $173K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $148K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.21 | Tumble dryers (small capacity) | 31% |
| 8451.80 | Textile finishing and coating machinery | 22% |
| 8451.30 | Industrial ironing and pressing machines | 17% |
| 8451.29 | Tumble dryers (large capacity) | 9.5% |
| 8451.90 | Industrial laundry machinery parts | 7.5% |
| 8451.50 | Textile fabric handling machines | 5.9% |
| 8451.10 | Dry cleaning machines | 4% |
| 8451.40 | Industrial washing and dyeing machines | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.24 per kg, close to the world average of $10.01.
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 industrial washer imports (HS 8451): 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 8451: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial washer worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Poland (23%) and the Czech Republic (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 754% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.24 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial washer to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8451.21 (31% of the value) and 8451.80 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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