Front-end loaders imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of front-end loaders by Nigeria reached $29.6 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $29.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 3.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports front-end loaders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.0M | 74% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 9% |
| United States | $1.2M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $742K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $617K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $515K | 1.7% |
| India | $403K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $327K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $230K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $211K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 56% below the world average of $6.70, 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 front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported front-end loaders worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Belgium (9%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. 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 8429 page.
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