Food processing machinery parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $11.7 million of food processing machinery parts in 2024 (619 tonnes). That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.0 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 | $11.7M | 619 t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 999 t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 819 t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 895 t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 734 t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 524 t |
Where Nigeria imports food processing machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (34%), China (14%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.0M | 34% |
| China | $1.6M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 12% |
| India | $1.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $598K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $481K | 4.1% |
| Greece | $184K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $134K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $131K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.91 per kg, 28% below the world average of $26.28, 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.
Food processing machinery parts exports from Nigeria
Exports of food processing machinery parts by Nigeria reached $256 thousand in 2024 (13 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $243K | 95% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 2.8% |
| Niger | $4K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
| China | $0K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $0K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported food processing machinery parts worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 619 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Nigeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (14%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.91 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $26.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export food processing machinery parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $256 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, the Netherlands and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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