Welding machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $9.5 million of welding machine in 2024 (639 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 209% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $9.5M | 639 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 455 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 963 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 426 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 79 t |
Where Nigeria imports welding machine from
Romania alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $5.4M | 57% |
| China | $1.3M | 14% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 12% |
| United States | $457K | 4.8% |
| India | $381K | 4% |
| Canada | $221K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $184K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $106K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $67K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $61K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8468
| 8468.20 | Gas welding and brazing apparatus | 63% |
| 8468.80 | Welding machinery (other types) | 21% |
| 8468.90 | Welding equipment parts | 9.4% |
| 8468.10 | Hand-held soldering and welding torches | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8468.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.80 per kg, close to the world average of $17.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8468: Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading no. 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of welding machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported welding machine worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 639 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 209% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding machine to Nigeria?
Romania was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (14%) and Malawi (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.80 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $17.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 429%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding machine?
The HS code for welding machine is heading 8468. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8468.20 (63% of the value) and 8468.80 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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