Metal casting machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported metal casting machine worth $3.3 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.2 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 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 734 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 754 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 721 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 566 t |
Where Nigeria imports metal casting machine from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 58% |
| India | $1.3M | 39% |
| Germany | $39K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.90 | Foundry equipment parts | 48% |
| 8454.30 | Metal casting machines | 34% |
| 8454.10 | Metal converters (foundry) | 12% |
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and casting ladles | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, 53% below the world average of $6.87, 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 metal casting machine imports (HS 8454): 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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metal casting machine worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (39%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal casting machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8454.90 (48% of the value) and 8454.30 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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