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Medium aeroplanes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices

Nigeria imported $67.8 million of medium aeroplanes in 2024 (41 tonnes). Value rose 281% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $148.5 million.

Annual imports
$67.8M
+281% on prior year
Quantity
41 t
~$1650.06 per kg
World rank
37th
of 113 countries
Supplier countries
4
0.4% of world imports
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Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .

Imports by year, 2017-2024

$0K$37.1M$74.3M$111.4M$148.5M201720202021202220232024

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Year by year

YearValueQuantity
2024$67.8M41 t
2023$17.8M52 t
2022$22.2M51 t
2021$148.5M192 t
2020$25.4M30 t
2017$1.7M8 t

Where Nigeria imports medium aeroplanes from

One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+606% on the year before).

Share by partner country, 2024≥25%10-25%3-10%1-3%<1%
Supplier countryValueShare
United States$52.5M78%
France$6.0M8.9%
Germany$5.5M8.1%
Angola$3.7M5.5%

Average import price per kg

The average declared value was about $1,650.06 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1,290.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.

Nigeria
$1650.06/kg
World average
$1290.12/kg

Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.

Beyond the public totals

Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?

The shipment records behind Nigeria medium aeroplanes imports (HS 8802.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.

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About this data

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 8802.30: Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg.

Straight answers

Common questions

What is the value of medium aeroplanes imported by Nigeria?

Nigeria imported medium aeroplanes worth $67.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 281% on 2023.

Which countries supply medium aeroplanes to Nigeria?

The United States was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($52.5 million), followed by France (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.

What is the average import price of medium aeroplanes per kg?

The average declared import value was about $1,650.06 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1,290.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.

How have imports of medium aeroplanes to Nigeria changed since 2017?

Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $67.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $148.5 million. Over 6 years the average was $47.3 million a year.

What is the HS code for medium aeroplanes?

The HS code for medium aeroplanes is subheading 8802.30. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8802 page.

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