Electric motorcycles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.6 million of electric motorcycles in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 344% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% a year on average.
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 | $7.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 561 t |
| 2022 | $539K | 225 t |
| 2021 | $471K | 190 t |
| 2020 | $570K | 129 t |
| 2019 | $507K | 97 t |
| 2018 | $232K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $218K | 9 t |
Where Nigeria imports electric motorcycles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 97% |
| Togo | $64K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.5% |
| United States | $29K | 0.4% |
| India | $27K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 84% below the world average of $23.14, 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 electric motorcycles imports (HS 8711.60): 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 8711.60: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of electric motorcycles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electric motorcycles worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 344% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motorcycles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Togo (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motorcycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $23.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric motorcycles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $218 thousand in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motorcycles?
The HS code for electric motorcycles is subheading 8711.60. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8711 page.
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