Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe and boiler control valves by Nigeria reached $192.8 million in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $192.8M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $181.0M | 31.8K t |
| 2022 | $236.6M | 54.4K t |
| 2021 | $174.7M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $207.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $179.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $137.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $120.1M | 10.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports pipe and boiler control valves from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $97.4M | 51% |
| Italy | $20.3M | 11% |
| India | $15.7M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8.7M | 4.5% |
| United States | $8.1M | 4.2% |
| France | $5.4M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $4.9M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.31 per kg, 68% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Nigeria
Exports of pipe and boiler control valves by Nigeria reached $212 thousand in 2024 (75 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (28%), Benin (16%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $60K | 29% |
| Benin | $33K | 16% |
| United States | $21K | 10% |
| Togo | $20K | 9.3% |
| Mauritius | $17K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $13K | 6% |
| Niger | $9K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $5K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $5K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $192.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($97.4 million), followed by Italy (11%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.31 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120.1 million in 2017 to $192.8 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $236.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $178.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Nigeria exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Benin and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $192.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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