Aircraft imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $382.0 million of aircraft in 2024 (244 tonnes). That is 125% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $382.0M | 244 t |
| 2023 | $169.7M | 304 t |
| 2022 | $147.8M | 368 t |
| 2021 | $360.6M | 430 t |
| 2020 | $143.1M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $46.7M | 27 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $49.2M | 154 t |
Where Nigeria imports aircraft from
Most of the value came from Turkey (49%), United States (14%), Cambodia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $187.1M | 49% |
| United States | $55.2M | 15% |
| Cambodia | $32.1M | 8.4% |
| Brazil | $28.3M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $22.6M | 5.9% |
| China | $14.4M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $8.7M | 2.3% |
| Romania | $7.1M | 1.9% |
| Israel | $5.6M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8802
| 8802.12 | Heavy helicopters | 57% |
| 8802.30 | Medium aeroplanes | 18% |
| 8802.40 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | 13% |
| 8802.11 | Light helicopters | 11% |
| 8802.20 | Light aeroplanes | 1.9% |
| 8802.60 | Spacecraft and satellites | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,566.31 per kg, 61% above the world average of $969.93. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 aircraft imports (HS 8802): 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 8802: Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aircraft worth $382.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 125% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($187.1 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Cambodia (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 810% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,566.31 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $969.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.2 million in 2017 to $382.0 million in 2024, an increase of 676%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $163.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft?
The HS code for aircraft is heading 8802. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8802.12 (57% of the value) and 8802.30 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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