Cars (other power types) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cars (other power types) worth $51.4 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $91.2 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 | $51.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $36.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $90.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $83.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $85.9M | 31.1K t |
| 2019 | $91.2M | 30.1K t |
| 2018 | $68.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 5.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports cars (other power types) from
Canada alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $44.5M | 87% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 5.1% |
| United States | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| China | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $728K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $174K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $161K | 0.3% |
| Gibraltar | $148K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $147K | 0.3% |
| France | $74K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.30 per kg, 24% below the world average of $13.56, 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 cars (other power types) imports (HS 8703.90): 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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cars (other power types) worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars (other power types) to Nigeria?
Canada was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($44.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.30 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $13.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cars (other power types) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2019 at $91.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. 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 8703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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