Reciprocating displacement pumps imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported reciprocating displacement pumps worth $11.6 million (760 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.5 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 | $11.6M | 760 t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 848 t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 703 t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 960 t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 970 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 517 t |
Where Nigeria imports reciprocating displacement pumps from
Most of the value came from China (31%), United States (12%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 31% |
| United States | $1.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $824K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $691K | 6% |
| India | $503K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $469K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $355K | 3.1% |
| Norway | $273K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.24 per kg, 53% below the world average of $32.36, 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.
Reciprocating displacement pumps exports from Nigeria
Exports of reciprocating displacement pumps by Nigeria reached $423 thousand in 2024 (73 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Republic of the Congo accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $258K | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124K | 29% |
| Denmark | $18K | 4.2% |
| Austria | $10K | 2.3% |
| Norway | $5K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.9% |
| United States | $3K | 0.7% |
| India | $2K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria reciprocating displacement pumps imports (HS 8413.50): 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 8413.50: Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of reciprocating displacement pumps imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported reciprocating displacement pumps worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 760 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply reciprocating displacement pumps to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of reciprocating displacement pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.24 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $32.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of reciprocating displacement pumps to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export reciprocating displacement pumps?
Yes. Nigeria exported $423 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, the United Arab Emirates and Denmark. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for reciprocating displacement pumps?
The HS code for reciprocating displacement pumps is subheading 8413.50. 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 8413 page.
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