Steam turbine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $22.6 million of steam turbine in 2024 (38.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.1 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 | $22.6M | 38.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 856 t |
| 2022 | $42.1M | 532 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 252 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 420 t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 936 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 330 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 49 t |
Where Nigeria imports steam turbine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.4M | 68% |
| India | $3.1M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $997K | 4.4% |
| United States | $437K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $121K | 0.5% |
| France | $65K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $63K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $48K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8406
| 8406.81 | Industrial steam turbines (high power) | 51% |
| 8406.90 | Steam turbine parts | 30% |
| 8406.82 | Industrial steam turbines (medium power) | 19% |
| 8406.10 | Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, for marine propulsion | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 98% below the world average of $24.06, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria steam turbine imports (HS 8406): 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 8406: Turbines; steam and other vapour turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam turbine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steam turbine worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam turbine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $24.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam turbine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 353%. The peak was 2022 at $42.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam turbine?
The HS code for steam turbine is heading 8406. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8406.81 (51% of the value) and 8406.90 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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