Hydraulic metal presses imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported hydraulic metal presses worth $2.1 million (819 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.1 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 | $2.1M | 819 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 648 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 358 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 935 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 800 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 359 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 422 t |
Where Nigeria imports hydraulic metal presses from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 66% |
| India | $248K | 12% |
| Turkey | $208K | 9.9% |
| France | $65K | 3.1% |
| United States | $62K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $30K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $21K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, 55% below the world average of $5.65, 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 hydraulic metal presses imports (HS 8462.91): 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 8462.91: Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic metal presses imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hydraulic metal presses worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 819 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic metal presses to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (12%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic metal presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic metal presses to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic metal presses?
The HS code for hydraulic metal presses is subheading 8462.91. 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 8462 page.
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