Bearing races and cages imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported bearing races and cages worth $2.1 million (371 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $2.1M | 371 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 600 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 143 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 169 t |
Where Nigeria imports bearing races and cages from
Most of the value came from China (25%), United Arab Emirates (18%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $533K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $382K | 18% |
| United States | $316K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $241K | 11% |
| India | $114K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $69K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $62K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $46K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 2% |
| South Korea | $40K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, 28% below the world average of $7.90, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria bearing races and cages imports (HS 8482.99): 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 8482.99: Bearings: parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers).
Common questions
What is the value of bearing races and cages imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bearing races and cages worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 371 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing races and cages to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($533 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing races and cages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $7.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing races and cages to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing races and cages?
The HS code for bearing races and cages is subheading 8482.99. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8482 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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