Industrial scales 30-5000kg imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial scales 30-5000kg by Nigeria reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 747 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 651 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 862 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 713 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 501 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 577 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 598 t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial scales 30-5000kg from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 89% |
| Germany | $274K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 1% |
| United States | $16K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.3% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.73. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 industrial scales 30-5000kg imports (HS 8423.82): 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 8423.82: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial scales 30-5000kg imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial scales 30-5000kg worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial scales 30-5000kg to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Germany (6%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial scales 30-5000kg per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial scales 30-5000kg to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial scales 30-5000kg?
The HS code for industrial scales 30-5000kg is subheading 8423.82. 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 8423 page.
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