Marine inboard engines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported marine inboard engines worth $2.5 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $489K | 196 t |
| 2021 | $74K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $216K | 35 t |
| 2019 | $745K | 61 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports marine inboard engines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 62% |
| Italy | $915K | 37% |
| France | $13K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 88% below the world average of $19.33, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 inboard engines imports (HS 8407.29): 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 8407.29: Engines: for marine propulsion, (other than outboard motors), spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of marine inboard engines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported marine inboard engines worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply marine inboard engines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (37%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of marine inboard engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $19.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marine inboard engines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for marine inboard engines?
The HS code for marine inboard engines is subheading 8407.29. 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 8407 page.
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