Crushing machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $150.8 million of crushing machine in 2024 (37.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $189.0 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 | $150.8M | 37.8K t |
| 2023 | $159.5M | 38.4K t |
| 2022 | $189.0M | 40.6K t |
| 2021 | $104.7M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $79.6M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $117.0M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $91.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $56.5M | 10.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports crushing machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $86.4M | 57% |
| India | $14.6M | 9.7% |
| Japan | $7.4M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 1.8% |
| United States | $2.3M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 32% |
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 26% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 18% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 10% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 8.7% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 3.6% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.56, 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.
Crushing machine exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported crushing machine worth $576 thousand (561 tonnes). Benin alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $457K | 79% |
| Tanzania | $72K | 13% |
| Singapore | $25K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $12K | 2.1% |
| Niger | $10K | 1.7% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria crushing machine imports (HS 8474): 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 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported crushing machine worth $150.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($86.4 million), followed by India (10%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crushing machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.5 million in 2017 to $150.8 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2022 at $189.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export crushing machine?
Yes. Nigeria exported $576 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Tanzania and Singapore. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $150.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8474.90 (32% of the value) and 8474.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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