Producer gas generators imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported producer gas generators worth $2.3 million (215 tonnes). That is 71% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.2 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 | $2.3M | 215 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 193 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 149 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 93 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 700 t |
Where Nigeria imports producer gas generators from
The largest suppliers were Italy (14%), Germany (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+768% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $331K | 15% |
| Germany | $300K | 13% |
| United States | $271K | 12% |
| India | $267K | 12% |
| France | $222K | 9.7% |
| Brazil | $184K | 8.1% |
| Denmark | $176K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 7.6% |
| China | $155K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $70K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.62 per kg, 57% below the world average of $24.47, 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 producer gas generators imports (HS 8405.10): 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 8405.10: Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of producer gas generators imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported producer gas generators worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 215 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply producer gas generators to Nigeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($331 thousand), followed by Germany (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of producer gas generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.62 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $24.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of producer gas generators to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for producer gas generators?
The HS code for producer gas generators is subheading 8405.10. 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 8405 page.
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