Excavation machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported excavation machinery worth $90.9 million (17.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 47% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $90.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $62.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $55.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $62.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $55.9M | 14.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports excavation machinery from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.7M | 82% |
| United States | $4.3M | 4.7% |
| India | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| Finland | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $895K | 1% |
| Japan | $819K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $722K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $635K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 56% |
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 26% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 8.3% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 4.7% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 2.5% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 1% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 1% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 94% above the world average of $2.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavation machinery exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported excavation machinery worth $1.7 million (67 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (42%), Benin (36%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $708K | 42% |
| Benin | $598K | 36% |
| Netherlands | $199K | 12% |
| South Africa | $65K | 3.9% |
| Niger | $60K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported excavation machinery worth $90.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($74.7 million), followed by the United States (5%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.9 million in 2017 to $90.9 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Benin and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $89.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8430.49 (56% of the value) and 8430.41 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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