Steam and sand blasting machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.4 million of steam and sand blasting machines in 2024 (470 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.6 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 | $3.4M | 470 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 518 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 505 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 195 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 387 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 165 t |
Where Nigeria imports steam and sand blasting machines from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (30%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $269K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $224K | 6.6% |
| India | $166K | 4.9% |
| United States | $147K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $143K | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $110K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $48K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $41K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.21 per kg, 31% below the world average of $10.51, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (30%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $10.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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.
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