Gear boxes and speed changers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $25.9 million of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% 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 | $25.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 664 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 393 t |
Where Nigeria imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were United States (39%), Germany (21%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.1M | 39% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 21% |
| China | $3.5M | 14% |
| India | $2.5M | 9.5% |
| Czech Republic | $662K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $590K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $442K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $433K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $259K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $227K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.87 per kg, close to the world average of $17.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported gear boxes and speed changers worth $737 thousand (31 tonnes). Italy alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $584K | 79% |
| Czech Republic | $83K | 11% |
| United States | $31K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $29K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Germany (21%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 844% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.87 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $17.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2023 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. Nigeria exported $737 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Czech Republic and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $25.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. 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 8483 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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