Cars imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $1.05 billion of cars in 2024 (162.3 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.56 billion.
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 | $1.05B | 162.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.53B | 190.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.23B | 194.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.56B | 191.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.34B | 198.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.40B | 213.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.19B | 248.4K t |
| 2017 | $622.7M | 122.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports cars from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $547.9M | 52% |
| Canada | $107.7M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85.0M | 8.1% |
| China | $61.8M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $60.7M | 5.8% |
| India | $59.8M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $26.4M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $21.1M | 2% |
| Italy | $17.9M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $12.4M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 26% |
| 8703.24 | Petrol cars >3000cc | 22% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 12% |
| 8703.21 | Petrol cars <1000cc | 12% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 9.9% |
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 5.2% |
| 8703.90 | Cars (other power types) | 4.9% |
| 8703.60 | Plug-in hybrid petrol cars | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 60% below the world average of $16.22, 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.
Cars exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.8 million of cars in 2024 (744 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.4M | 79% |
| Togo | $125K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 4.1% |
| United States | $55K | 3% |
| Senegal | $54K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $45K | 2.5% |
| Niger | $9K | 0.5% |
| Central African Republic | $6K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cars worth $1.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($547.9 million), followed by Canada (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $16.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $622.7 million in 2017 to $1.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2021 at $1.56 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.24 billion a year.
Does Nigeria also export cars?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Togo and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.05 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8703.23 (26% of the value) and 8703.24 (21%).
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