Engine parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported engine parts worth $133.9 million (24.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $194.4 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 | $133.9M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $142.3M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $182.7M | 24.8K t |
| 2021 | $187.5M | 34.4K t |
| 2020 | $153.9M | 32.5K t |
| 2019 | $191.2M | 36.5K t |
| 2018 | $194.4M | 34.7K t |
| 2017 | $174.8M | 29.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports engine parts from
China alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.1M | 53% |
| India | $12.9M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $9.0M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8.1M | 6% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 4.2% |
| United States | $5.0M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8409
| 8409.99 | Diesel engine parts | 51% |
| 8409.91 | Gasoline engine parts | 48% |
| 8409.10 | Aircraft engine parts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, 59% below the world average of $13.50, 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.
Engine parts exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported engine parts worth $2.7 million (508 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (27%), Netherlands (20%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $735K | 27% |
| Netherlands | $532K | 20% |
| Germany | $303K | 11% |
| United States | $256K | 9.5% |
| Mauritius | $224K | 8.3% |
| Austria | $188K | 7% |
| Angola | $169K | 6.3% |
| Malawi | $108K | 4% |
| Kenya | $107K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria engine parts imports (HS 8409): 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: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no. 8407 or 8408.
Common questions
What is the value of engine parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported engine parts worth $133.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($71.1 million), followed by India (10%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $13.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $174.8 million in 2017 to $133.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $194.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $170.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export engine parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.7 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 $131.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine parts?
The HS code for engine parts is heading 8409. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8409.99 (51% of the value) and 8409.91 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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