Manual bending and folding presses imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual bending and folding presses by Nigeria reached $2.5 million in 2024 (759 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.6 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 | $2.5M | 759 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 927 t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 431 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 926 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 978 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 538 t |
| 2017 | $892K | 95 t |
Where Nigeria imports manual bending and folding presses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 66% |
| India | $544K | 22% |
| Germany | $89K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $47K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $30K | 1.2% |
| United States | $30K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, close to the world average of $3.31.
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 bending and folding presses imports (HS 8462.29): 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 8462.29: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of manual bending and folding presses imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported manual bending and folding presses worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 759 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual bending and folding presses to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (22%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual bending and folding presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual bending and folding presses to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $892 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. The peak was 2022 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual bending and folding presses?
The HS code for manual bending and folding presses is subheading 8462.29. 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 8462 page.
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