Car bodies (including cabs) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $21.1 million of car bodies (including cabs) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 315% 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 | $21.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 413 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 678 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 410 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 322 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 281 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 250 t |
Where Nigeria imports car bodies (including cabs) from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.5M | 92% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| United States | $88K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $7K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $4K | 0% |
| Panama | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.16 per kg, 59% above the world average of $8.88. 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 car bodies (including cabs) imports (HS 8707.10): 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 8707.10: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of car bodies (including cabs) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported car bodies (including cabs) worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 315% on 2023.
Which countries supply car bodies (including cabs) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of car bodies (including cabs) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.16 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $8.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of car bodies (including cabs) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 661%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for car bodies (including cabs)?
The HS code for car bodies (including cabs) is subheading 8707.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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