Diesel engine parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $68.8 million of diesel engine parts in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $97.1 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 | $68.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $64.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $79.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $93.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $87.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $97.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $91.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $74.8M | 10.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports diesel engine parts from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Netherlands (12%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.4M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 12% |
| India | $8.2M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $7.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 7.8% |
| United States | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.24 per kg, 42% below the world average of $12.57, 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 parts exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported diesel engine parts worth $2.1 million (356 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (34%), Netherlands (26%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $702K | 34% |
| Netherlands | $532K | 26% |
| Germany | $298K | 14% |
| Mauritius | $157K | 7.6% |
| Angola | $139K | 6.7% |
| Malawi | $108K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $49K | 2.4% |
| United States | $43K | 2.1% |
| Benin | $15K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $12K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported diesel engine parts worth $68.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.24 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $12.57 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 engine parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.8 million in 2017 to $68.8 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $97.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export diesel engine parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $66.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
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