Industrial trucks (other power) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.7 million of industrial trucks (other power) in 2024 (606 tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $3.7M | 606 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 998 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $513K | 67 t |
| 2020 | $855K | 40 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 310 t |
| 2017 | $899K | 79 t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial trucks (other power) from
Most of the value came from China (30%), United Arab Emirates (25%), United States (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $922K | 25% |
| United States | $462K | 13% |
| Belgium | $393K | 11% |
| Germany | $263K | 7.1% |
| France | $229K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $165K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 2.6% |
| India | $25K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.11 per kg, 37% below the world average of $9.73, 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 (other power) imports (HS 8709.19): 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 8709.19: Vehicles: (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks (other power) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial trucks (other power) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 606 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks (other power) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks (other power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.11 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $9.73 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 trucks (other power) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $898 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 312%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks (other power)?
The HS code for industrial trucks (other power) is subheading 8709.19. 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 8709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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