Bearing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported bearing worth $34.1 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.3 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 | $34.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $43.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $56.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $33.3M | 1.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports bearing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.9M | 64% |
| India | $3.4M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $657K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $605K | 1.8% |
| France | $587K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $505K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $487K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 52% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 15% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 8.8% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 6.2% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 6.1% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 5.1% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 3.5% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 75% below the world average of $12.56, 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.
Bearing exports from Nigeria
Exports of bearing by Nigeria reached $393 thousand in 2024 (187 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malawi (30%), Angola (22%), Kenya (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $117K | 30% |
| Angola | $87K | 22% |
| Kenya | $52K | 13% |
| Benin | $47K | 12% |
| Mauritius | $24K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 6% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 4.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $7K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.8% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria bearing imports (HS 8482): 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 8482: Ball or roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bearing worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($21.9 million), followed by India (10%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.3 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $56.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export bearing?
Yes. Nigeria exported $393 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Angola and Kenya. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $33.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (52% of the value) and 8482.20 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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