Conveyor imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $66.5 million of conveyor in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $109.4 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 | $66.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $109.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $87.0M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $62.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $58.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $71.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $73.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $44.0M | 7.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports conveyor from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Malaysia (10%), Turkey (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.1M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $6.9M | 10% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 8.2% |
| India | $4.1M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 4% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 4% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 35% |
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 24% |
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 16% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 10% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 10% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 3.1% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 1.3% |
| 8428.60 | Ski lifts and aerial cable systems | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, 56% below the world average of $10.33, 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.
Conveyor exports from Nigeria
Exports of conveyor by Nigeria reached $999 thousand in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Norway (35%), Angola (25%), Singapore (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $354K | 35% |
| Angola | $246K | 25% |
| Singapore | $219K | 22% |
| Bulgaria | $75K | 7.6% |
| Benin | $49K | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 1.1% |
| Slovenia | $6K | 0.6% |
| Togo | $4K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported conveyor worth $66.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by Malaysia (10%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.0 million in 2017 to $66.5 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $109.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export conveyor?
Yes. Nigeria exported $999 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Angola and Singapore. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $65.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8428.10 (35% of the value) and 8428.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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