Diesel buses imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel buses by Nigeria reached $39.3 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is 103% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $133.8 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 | $39.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $40.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $133.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports diesel buses from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.9M | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| India | $664K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $567K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $364K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $353K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, 51% below the world average of $10.74, 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 diesel buses imports (HS 8702.10): 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 8702.10: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel buses imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported diesel buses worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel buses to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel buses to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. The peak was 2018 at $133.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel buses?
The HS code for diesel buses is subheading 8702.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
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