Manual and towed forklifts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.7 million of manual and towed forklifts in 2024 (962 tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $7.7M | 962 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 781 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 593 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 687 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 679 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 494 t |
Where Nigeria imports manual and towed forklifts from
Most of the value came from Hong Kong (45%), China (34%), India (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $3.5M | 45% |
| China | $2.6M | 34% |
| India | $395K | 5.2% |
| United States | $317K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $149K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $137K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $135K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $65K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $62K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $55K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.96 per kg, 84% above the world average of $4.32. 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 manual and towed forklifts imports (HS 8427.90): 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 8427.90: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual and towed forklifts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported manual and towed forklifts worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 962 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Nigeria?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (34%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.96 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $4.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual and towed forklifts?
The HS code for manual and towed forklifts is subheading 8427.90. 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 8427 page.
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