Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $4.3 million (723 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.6 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 | $4.3M | 723 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 786 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 519 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 278 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 464 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 290 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports earth moving machinery (stationary, other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 82% |
| Italy | $197K | 4.6% |
| United States | $180K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $91K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $73K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 1.4% |
| India | $49K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $33K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.96 per kg, 47% below the world average of $11.32, 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.
Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) exports from Nigeria
Exports of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) by Nigeria reached $709 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). Norway alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $708K | 100% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports (HS 8430.69): 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 8430.69: Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30.
Common questions
What is the value of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 723 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $11.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $709 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
The HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other) is subheading 8430.69. 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 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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