Water turbine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water turbine by Nigeria reached $8.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.8 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 | $8.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 315 t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 772 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 621 t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $300K | 3 t |
Where Nigeria imports water turbine from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 90% |
| United States | $396K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $111K | 1.4% |
| India | $110K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $45K | 0.6% |
| France | $37K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8410
| 8410.90 | Hydraulic turbine parts | 97% |
| 8410.13 | Hydraulic turbines (large) | 1.6% |
| 8410.12 | Hydraulic turbines (medium) | 0.8% |
| 8410.11 | Hydraulic turbines (small) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.01 per kg, 57% below the world average of $18.57, 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.
Water turbine exports from Nigeria
Exports of water turbine by Nigeria reached $2.3 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). Angola alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.3M | 100% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria water turbine imports (HS 8410): 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 8410: Turbines; hydraulic water wheels and regulators therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of water turbine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported water turbine worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply water turbine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of water turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.01 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water turbine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $300 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export water turbine?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola and the Gambia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for water turbine?
The HS code for water turbine is heading 8410. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8410.90 (97% of the value) and 8410.13 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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