General cargo trailers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported general cargo trailers worth $37.3 million (25.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $60.9 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 | $37.3M | 25.8K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.9M | 47.7K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 34.7K t |
| 2019 | $60.4M | 35.7K t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 14.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports general cargo trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.9M | 86% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $673K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $608K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $341K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $329K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $324K | 0.9% |
| United States | $262K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $154K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $144K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 63% below the world average of $3.89, 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 general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported general cargo trailers worth $37.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($31.9 million), followed by Brazil (6%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $37.3 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $60.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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