Construction and public works machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $51.1 million of construction and public works machinery in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 392% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $51.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 990 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 664 t |
Where Nigeria imports construction and public works machinery from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $39.2M | 77% |
| China | $4.9M | 9.5% |
| United States | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Benin | $584K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $382K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $263K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $178K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $173K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.86 per kg, close to the world average of $12.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Construction and public works machinery exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported construction and public works machinery worth $1.2 million (325 tonnes). Benin alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.2M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria construction and public works machinery imports (HS 8479.10): 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 8479.10: Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of construction and public works machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported construction and public works machinery worth $51.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 392% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction and public works machinery to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by China (10%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction and public works machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.86 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $12.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of construction and public works machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $51.1 million in 2024, an increase of 483%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export construction and public works machinery?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $49.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction and public works machinery?
The HS code for construction and public works machinery is subheading 8479.10. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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