Other welding machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported other welding machines worth $2.6 million (284 tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.4 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 | $2.6M | 284 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 356 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 256 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 254 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 35 t |
| 2017 | $508K | 30 t |
Where Nigeria imports other welding machines from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (28%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 47% |
| Germany | $725K | 28% |
| India | $201K | 7.7% |
| United States | $152K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $62K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $56K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $17K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.21 per kg, 74% below the world average of $35.31, 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 other welding machines imports (HS 8515.80): 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 8515.80: Welding machines and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of other welding machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported other welding machines worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 284 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply other welding machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (28%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of other welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.21 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $35.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other welding machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $508 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 414%. The peak was 2022 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other welding machines?
The HS code for other welding machines is subheading 8515.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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