Industrial trucks imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.7 million of industrial trucks in 2024 (879 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $6.7M | 879 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 192 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 505 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 201 t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial trucks from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), United States (22%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 23% |
| United States | $1.5M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $922K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $842K | 13% |
| Belgium | $640K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $280K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $277K | 4.2% |
| France | $255K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $170K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8709
| 8709.19 | Industrial trucks (other power) | 55% |
| 8709.90 | Industrial truck parts | 26% |
| 8709.11 | Electric industrial trucks | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8709.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.61 per kg, 34% below the world average of $11.46, 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 industrial trucks imports (HS 8709): 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 8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial trucks worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 879 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.61 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $11.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial trucks to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks?
The HS code for industrial trucks is heading 8709. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8709.19 (55% of the value) and 8709.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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