Excavator imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavator by Nigeria reached $196.4 million in 2024 (57.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $196.4M | 57.3K t |
| 2023 | $211.2M | 40.4K t |
| 2022 | $170.0M | 40.5K t |
| 2021 | $172.1M | 47.9K t |
| 2020 | $114.2M | 32.2K t |
| 2019 | $131.8M | 37.1K t |
| 2018 | $93.3M | 24.1K t |
| 2017 | $71.1M | 18.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports excavator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $132.5M | 68% |
| United States | $11.8M | 6% |
| India | $9.1M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $7.6M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 40% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 17% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 15% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 9.6% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 9.2% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 6.2% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 3.2% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, 38% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $677 thousand of excavator in 2024 (857 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $676K | 100% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported excavator worth $196.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($132.5 million), followed by the United States (6%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.1 million in 2017 to $196.4 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2023 at $211.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $145.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export excavator?
Yes. Nigeria exported $677 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin and South Africa. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $195.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (40% of the value) and 8429.11 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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