Thermos flasks imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thermos flasks by Nigeria reached $24.9 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 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 | $24.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.7M | 5.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports thermos flasks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.2M | 85% |
| India | $2.5M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $691K | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $221K | 0.9% |
| United States | $150K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $44K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $30K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, 65% below the world average of $9.47, 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 thermos flasks imports (HS 9617): 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 9617: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners.
Common questions
What is the value of thermos flasks imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported thermos flasks worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply thermos flasks to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by India (10%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of thermos flasks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $9.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thermos flasks to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.7 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for thermos flasks?
The HS code for thermos flasks is heading 9617. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9617.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9617 page.
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