Safety and relief valves imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety and relief valves by Nigeria reached $17.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% 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 | $17.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 895 t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 161 t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 181 t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 104 t |
Where Nigeria imports safety and relief valves from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), United States (16%), Singapore (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 28% |
| United States | $2.8M | 16% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $935K | 5.3% |
| France | $778K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $741K | 4.2% |
| India | $583K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $374K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.27 per kg, 67% below the world average of $42.68, 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 safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported safety and relief valves worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Singapore (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.27 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $42.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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.
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