Construction tires imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of construction tires by Nigeria reached $13.0 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $13.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports construction tires from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 83% |
| India | $1.7M | 13% |
| France | $176K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $63K | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $60K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $60K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $50K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $48K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $31K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 23% below the world average of $4.86, 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 construction tires imports (HS 4011.80): 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 4011.80: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines.
Common questions
What is the value of construction tires imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported construction tires worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction tires to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by India (13%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $4.86 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 tires to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction tires?
The HS code for construction tires is subheading 4011.80. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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