Gearbox imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $109.4 million of gearbox in 2024 (20.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $109.4M | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $110.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $126.8M | 30.9K t |
| 2021 | $81.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $67.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $75.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $70.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $57.9M | 6.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Germany (15%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.4M | 38% |
| Germany | $15.9M | 15% |
| United States | $14.6M | 13% |
| India | $8.7M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 24% |
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 24% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 22% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 16% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 8.2% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 3.1% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, 54% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
Gearbox exports from Nigeria
Exports of gearbox by Nigeria reached $1.0 million in 2024 (313 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $625K | 62% |
| Czech Republic | $83K | 8.2% |
| Angola | $42K | 4.1% |
| Mauritius | $38K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $32K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $32K | 3.2% |
| United States | $31K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $29K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 2.5% |
| Colombia | $18K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gearbox worth $109.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($41.4 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.9 million in 2017 to $109.4 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $126.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export gearbox?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Czech Republic and Angola. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $108.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8483.30 (24% of the value) and 8483.40 (24%).
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