Cylindrical roller bearings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.1 million of cylindrical roller bearings in 2024 (173 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 173 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 430 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 882 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 142 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 200 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 40 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 31 t |
Where Nigeria imports cylindrical roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (35%), China (33%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $721K | 35% |
| China | $682K | 33% |
| India | $219K | 11% |
| Germany | $174K | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $73K | 3.5% |
| United States | $45K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $33K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $25K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $21K | 1% |
| Turkey | $21K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.98 per kg, 27% below the world average of $16.40, 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 cylindrical roller bearings imports (HS 8482.50): 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 8482.50: Bearings: cylindrical roller bearings n.e.c. in heading no. 8482.
Common questions
What is the value of cylindrical roller bearings imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cylindrical roller bearings worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 173 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cylindrical roller bearings to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($721 thousand), followed by China (33%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of cylindrical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.98 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $16.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cylindrical roller bearings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cylindrical roller bearings?
The HS code for cylindrical roller bearings is subheading 8482.50. 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 8482 page.
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