Spray gun imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported spray gun worth $45.9 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.0 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 | $45.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $49.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $70.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $47.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $44.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $37.4M | 7.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports spray gun from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.3M | 55% |
| Brazil | $4.1M | 9% |
| India | $3.0M | 6.5% |
| Israel | $2.5M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $838K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $739K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $720K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $701K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.89 | Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) | 26% |
| 8424.90 | Spray machinery parts | 24% |
| 8424.82 | Agricultural spray equipment | 14% |
| 8424.41 | Portable agricultural sprayers | 12% |
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers | 9.7% |
| 8424.30 | Steam and sand blasting machines | 7.4% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and applicators | 5.1% |
| 8424.49 | Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 62% below the world average of $10.10, 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.
Spray gun exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported spray gun worth $429 thousand (47 tonnes). Angola alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $309K | 72% |
| South Africa | $33K | 7.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $28K | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $15K | 3.6% |
| Benin | $14K | 3.3% |
| Niger | $9K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria spray gun imports (HS 8424): 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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported spray gun worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Brazil (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spray gun to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.4 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $70.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export spray gun?
Yes. Nigeria exported $429 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $45.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8424.89 (26% of the value) and 8424.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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