Lift and escalator parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported lift and escalator parts worth $3.6 million (841 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.5 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 | $3.6M | 841 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 961 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 891 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 629 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 663 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 296 t |
Where Nigeria imports lift and escalator parts from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Turkey (27%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 43% |
| Turkey | $994K | 27% |
| France | $239K | 6.6% |
| India | $154K | 4.2% |
| Greece | $140K | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $73K | 2% |
| Spain | $65K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $57K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $54K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $53K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.31 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
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 lift and escalator parts imports (HS 8431.31): 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 8431.31: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lift and escalator parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lift and escalator parts worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 841 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply lift and escalator parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of lift and escalator parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lift and escalator parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2019 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lift and escalator parts?
The HS code for lift and escalator parts is subheading 8431.31. 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 8431 page.
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