Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.1 million of bridge and gantry cranes in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.5 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 | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 761 t |
| 2022 | $58.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $576K | 204 t |
Where Nigeria imports bridge and gantry cranes from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 63% |
| Turkey | $271K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $162K | 7.6% |
| United States | $114K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $82K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $73K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $34K | 1.6% |
| India | $18K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 71% below the world average of $6.95, 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 bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $6.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $576 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 273%. The peak was 2022 at $58.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
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