Valve imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $281.5 million of valve in 2024 (35.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $406.6 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 | $281.5M | 35.0K t |
| 2023 | $308.4M | 44.0K t |
| 2022 | $406.6M | 71.7K t |
| 2021 | $238.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $309.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $271.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $201.7M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $207.2M | 12.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports valve from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Italy (9%), India (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $128.9M | 46% |
| Italy | $26.7M | 9.5% |
| India | $20.4M | 7.2% |
| United States | $19.9M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13.4M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 3.1% |
| France | $7.9M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $5.9M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $5.4M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 69% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 12% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 6.7% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 6.2% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 4.1% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.05 per kg, 67% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.8 million of valve in 2024 (444 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (34%), United Kingdom (29%), Angola (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $602K | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $525K | 29% |
| Angola | $293K | 16% |
| Mexico | $56K | 3.1% |
| Finland | $42K | 2.3% |
| United States | $36K | 2% |
| Benin | $34K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $33K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $29K | 1.6% |
| Mauritius | $20K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported valve worth $281.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($128.9 million), followed by Italy (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.05 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $207.2 million in 2017 to $281.5 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $406.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $278.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export valve?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, the United Kingdom and Angola. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $279.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (69% of the value) and 8481.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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