Drill press imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drill press by Nigeria reached $3.9 million in 2024 (614 tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.2 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 | $3.9M | 614 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 476 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 228 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 277 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 133 t |
Where Nigeria imports drill press from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 58% |
| Germany | $193K | 5% |
| Tanzania | $183K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $171K | 4.4% |
| India | $164K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $110K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $106K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $98K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $87K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8459
| 8459.29 | Manual drilling machines | 46% |
| 8459.39 | Manual boring-milling machines | 11% |
| 8459.70 | Threading and tapping machines | 10% |
| 8459.59 | Manual knee-type milling machines | 7.9% |
| 8459.69 | Manual milling machines | 7.6% |
| 8459.61 | CNC milling machines | 4.5% |
| 8459.10 | Universal drilling and boring machines | 3.9% |
| 8459.51 | CNC knee-type milling machines | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8459.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.29 per kg, 37% below the world average of $10.01, 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 drill press imports (HS 8459): 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 8459: Machine-tools; (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 8458.
Common questions
What is the value of drill press imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported drill press worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 614 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply drill press to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Tanzania (5%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of drill press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.29 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drill press to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2023 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for drill press?
The HS code for drill press is heading 8459. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8459.29 (46% of the value) and 8459.39 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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