Dredgers exports from Nigeria: data and top buyer countries
Nigeria exported $57.3 million of dredgers in 2024. That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 61 countries. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 597% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57.3M | - |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 11 t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $143K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $1K | 1 t |
Where Nigeria exports dredgers to
One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $31.3M | 55% |
| Liberia | $18.7M | 33% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 13% |
Dredgers imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported dredgers worth $8.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Netherlands alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 63% |
| China | $3.1M | 35% |
| United States | $114K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria dredgers exports (HS 8905.10): 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 8905.10: Dredgers.
Common questions
What is the value of dredgers exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported dredgers worth $57.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 6th of 61 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports.
Which countries buy dredgers from Nigeria?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($31.3 million), followed by Liberia (33%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of dredgers from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $57.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import dredgers?
Yes. Nigeria imported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, China and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dredgers?
The HS code for dredgers is subheading 8905.10. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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