Machinery parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of machinery parts by Nigeria reached $13.3 million in 2024 (871 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $32.4 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 | $13.3M | 871 t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 813 t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 995 t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 993 t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 854 t |
Where Nigeria imports machinery parts from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), China (17%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0M | 22% |
| China | $2.3M | 17% |
| India | $2.3M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $805K | 6% |
| Germany | $445K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $441K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $415K | 3.1% |
| Norway | $389K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $319K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8487
| 8487.90 | Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than… | 91% |
| 8487.10 | Ship propellers and blades | 9.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8487.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.33 per kg, close to the world average of $15.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8487: Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of machinery parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported machinery parts worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 871 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply machinery parts to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (17%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of machinery parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for machinery parts?
The HS code for machinery parts is heading 8487. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8487.90 (91% of the value) and 8487.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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