Food preparation equipment imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $25.6 million of food preparation equipment in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.8 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 | $25.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 589 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 724 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 580 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 428 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 377 t |
Where Nigeria imports food preparation equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.0M | 78% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $983K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $978K | 3.8% |
| France | $928K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $277K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $242K | 1% |
| Turkey | $237K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $204K | 0.8% |
| United States | $192K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.09 per kg, 27% below the world average of $33.05, 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 food preparation equipment imports (HS 8419.81): 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 8419.81: Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparation equipment imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported food preparation equipment worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparation equipment to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.09 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food preparation equipment to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 424%. The peak was 2022 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparation equipment?
The HS code for food preparation equipment is subheading 8419.81. 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 8419 page.
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