Rubber hose imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $31.7 million of rubber hose in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 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 | $31.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 3.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber hose from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), United Kingdom (20%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+523% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $6.2M | 20% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 15% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 15% |
| France | $2.8M | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| India | $797K | 2.5% |
| United States | $696K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $492K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 53% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 24% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 7.6% |
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 7.5% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 3.4% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 2.8% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 1.3% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.97 per kg, 40% below the world average of $9.97, 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 rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber hose worth $31.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.97 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber hose to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $31.7 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4009.42 (53% of the value) and 4009.22 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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