Cereal milling machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $29.8 million of cereal milling machinery in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $29.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 985 t |
Where Nigeria imports cereal milling machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+739% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 55% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 19% |
| India | $5.1M | 17% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $431K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $241K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $236K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $141K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $82K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $50K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, 51% below the world average of $8.17, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria cereal milling machinery imports (HS 8437.80): 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 8437.80: Machinery: for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal milling machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cereal milling machinery worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal milling machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Japan (19%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 848% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal milling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal milling machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $35.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal milling machinery?
The HS code for cereal milling machinery is subheading 8437.80. 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 8437 page.
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