Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) by Nigeria reached $29.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $29.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 940 t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 788 t |
Where Nigeria imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from France (36%), China (15%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.6M | 36% |
| China | $4.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 9.8% |
| India | $2.7M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $953K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $594K | 2% |
| Greece | $481K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.06 per kg, 33% below the world average of $30.02, 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.
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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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.06 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $30.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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