Welding flux imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding flux by Nigeria reached $3.5 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.9 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 | $3.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $739K | 559 t |
Where Nigeria imports welding flux from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 90% |
| India | $156K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $80K | 2.3% |
| France | $23K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3810
| 3810.90 | Welding electrode coating | 70% |
| 3810.10 | Pickling preparations for metal surfaces: soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 88% below the world average of $5.11, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria welding flux imports (HS 3810): 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 3810: Metal-pickling preparations; fluxes etc for soldering, brazing; welding powders, pastes of metal and other materials; preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding flux imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported welding flux worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding flux to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (4%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 969% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding flux per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $5.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding flux to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $739 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 380%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding flux?
The HS code for welding flux is heading 3810. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3810.90 (70% of the value) and 3810.10 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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