Diesel engine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $71.3 million of diesel engine in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $130.7 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 | $71.3M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $66.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $90.9M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $119.7M | 27.5K t |
| 2020 | $83.0M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $130.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $85.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $86.9M | 10.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports diesel engine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.3M | 58% |
| United Kingdom | $9.1M | 13% |
| United States | $6.8M | 9.5% |
| India | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $951K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $910K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $736K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 63% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 20% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 77% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
Diesel engine exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported diesel engine worth $252 thousand (377 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (45%), Senegal (29%), Niger (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $113K | 45% |
| Senegal | $74K | 29% |
| Niger | $25K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 6.5% |
| Gambia | $12K | 4.9% |
| Benin | $8K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 1% |
| Togo | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported diesel engine worth $71.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($41.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.9 million in 2017 to $71.3 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $130.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export diesel engine?
Yes. Nigeria exported $252 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Senegal and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $71.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (63% of the value) and 8408.10 (20%).
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