Marine diesel engines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported marine diesel engines worth $14.5 million (591 tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $14.5M | 591 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 424 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 353 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 635 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 511 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 577 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 154 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 210 t |
Where Nigeria imports marine diesel engines from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 67% |
| United States | $2.3M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $367K | 2.5% |
| France | $355K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $265K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $171K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $58K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $52K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.61 per kg, 28% above the world average of $19.25. 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 marine diesel engines imports (HS 8408.10): 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 8408.10: Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of marine diesel engines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported marine diesel engines worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 591 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply marine diesel engines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by the United States (16%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of marine diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.61 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $19.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marine diesel engines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 446%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for marine diesel engines?
The HS code for marine diesel engines is subheading 8408.10. 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 8408 page.
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