Metal gasket joints imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported metal gasket joints worth $21.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.9 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 | $21.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $44.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 914 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports metal gasket joints from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 75% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| India | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| United States | $488K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $469K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $368K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $281K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $194K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $133K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $125K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.19 per kg, 38% below the world average of $32.79, 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 metal gasket joints imports (HS 8484.10): 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metal gasket joints worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal gasket joints to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.19 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $32.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal gasket joints to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $44.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. 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 8484 page.
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