Car tires imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $66.7 million of car tires in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $125.1 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 | $66.7M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $67.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $58.5M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $125.1M | 49.5K t |
| 2020 | $90.7M | 39.1K t |
| 2019 | $117.7M | 46.5K t |
| 2018 | $106.7M | 40.7K t |
| 2017 | $93.1M | 38.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports car tires from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.1M | 75% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 7.3% |
| Thailand | $4.1M | 6.2% |
| India | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $765K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $672K | 1% |
| Cambodia | $590K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $558K | 0.8% |
| United States | $537K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 45% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
Car tires exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $233 thousand of car tires in 2024 (195 tonnes). Niger alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $180K | 77% |
| Zambia | $30K | 13% |
| Benin | $23K | 9.9% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported car tires worth $66.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($50.1 million), followed by Japan (7%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.1 million in 2017 to $66.7 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $125.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export car tires?
Yes. Nigeria exported $233 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Zambia and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $66.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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