Spray guns and applicators imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.3 million of spray guns and applicators in 2024 (352 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.8 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 | 352 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 581 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 561 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 133 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 175 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 208 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 209 t |
Where Nigeria imports spray guns and applicators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 64% |
| Belgium | $260K | 11% |
| Turkey | $137K | 5.8% |
| United States | $75K | 3.2% |
| France | $68K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $65K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $33K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $30K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $26K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $23K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.66 per kg, 45% below the world average of $12.06, 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 guns and applicators exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported spray guns and applicators worth $286 thousand (11 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $280K | 98% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 1.9% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria spray guns and applicators imports (HS 8424.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8424.20: Spray guns and similar appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of spray guns and applicators imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported spray guns and applicators worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 352 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray guns and applicators to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 879% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray guns and applicators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $12.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spray guns and applicators to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export spray guns and applicators?
Yes. Nigeria exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Indonesia and the Seychelles. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray guns and applicators?
The HS code for spray guns and applicators is subheading 8424.20. 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 8424 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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