Liquid elevators imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid elevators by Nigeria reached $6.7 million in 2024 (472 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 195 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.2 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 | $6.7M | 473 t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $872K | 20 t |
| 2020 | $226K | 16 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $254K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $224K | 20 t |
Where Nigeria imports liquid elevators from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 65% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $424K | 6.3% |
| India | $326K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $132K | 2% |
| Denmark | $67K | 1% |
| Israel | $33K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.3% |
| United States | $17K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.19 per kg, 61% above the world average of $8.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 liquid elevators imports (HS 8413.82): 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 8413.82: Liquid elevators.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid elevators imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported liquid elevators worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 195 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid elevators to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid elevators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.19 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $8.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid elevators to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $224 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid elevators?
The HS code for liquid elevators is subheading 8413.82. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8413 page.
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