Water-tube boilers (high capacity) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-tube boilers (high capacity) by Nigeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (156 tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $130.6 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 | $2.1M | 156 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 318 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $43.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $130.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $375K | 39 t |
Where Nigeria imports water-tube boilers (high capacity) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 89% |
| India | $198K | 9.3% |
| China | $41K | 2% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.57 per kg, close to the world average of $12.56.
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-tube boilers (high capacity) imports (HS 8402.11): 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 8402.11: Boilers: watertube boilers with a steam production exceeding 45t per hour.
Common questions
What is the value of water-tube boilers (high capacity) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported water-tube boilers (high capacity) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 139 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-tube boilers (high capacity) to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (9%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of water-tube boilers (high capacity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.57 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water-tube boilers (high capacity) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $375 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 466%. The peak was 2019 at $130.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-tube boilers (high capacity)?
The HS code for water-tube boilers (high capacity) is subheading 8402.11. 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 8402 page.
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