Grain mill imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $81.6 million of grain mill in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $81.6M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $75.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $84.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 41.7K t |
| 2019 | $47.5M | 24.0K t |
| 2018 | $54.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $33.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports grain mill from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+739% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.5M | 51% |
| India | $20.7M | 25% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $964K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $905K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $598K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $393K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8437
| 8437.10 | Grain and seed cleaning machines | 42% |
| 8437.80 | Cereal milling machinery | 37% |
| 8437.90 | Grain milling machinery parts | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8437.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.10 per kg, 48% below the world average of $7.95, 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 grain mill imports (HS 8437): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8437: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of grain mill imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported grain mill worth $81.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain mill to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by India (25%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 739% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.10 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain mill to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.5 million in 2017 to $81.6 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2022 at $84.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8437.10 (42% of the value) and 8437.80 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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