Pressure reducing valves imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported pressure reducing valves worth $18.9 million (730 tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $82.7 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 | $18.9M | 730 t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $82.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 716 t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 638 t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 753 t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 761 t |
Where Nigeria imports pressure reducing valves from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 57% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| India | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $715K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $667K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $636K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $633K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $409K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $389K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $337K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.89 per kg, 24% below the world average of $34.22, 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.
Pressure reducing valves exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported pressure reducing valves worth $631 thousand (5 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $601K | 95% |
| Indonesia | $29K | 4.6% |
| Brunei | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Benin | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria pressure reducing valves imports (HS 8481.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8481.10: Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure reducing valves imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pressure reducing valves worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 730 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure reducing valves to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by the United States (7%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure reducing valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.89 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $34.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pressure reducing valves to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $82.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export pressure reducing valves?
Yes. Nigeria exported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure reducing valves?
The HS code for pressure reducing valves is subheading 8481.10. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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