Water filtration equipment imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported water filtration equipment worth $27.7 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.2 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 | $27.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $38.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $27.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (16%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 41% |
| India | $4.4M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 4% |
| Turkey | $889K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $711K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $655K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.65 per kg, 58% below the world average of $18.43, 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 water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported water filtration equipment worth $27.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by India (16%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.65 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $27.7 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $38.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
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