Metal press and forming machine parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported metal press and forming machine parts worth $7.0 million (775 tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $7.0M | 775 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 543 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 464 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 496 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 290 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 296 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 126 t |
Where Nigeria imports metal press and forming machine parts from
Most of the value came from China (41%), United Kingdom (26%), Taiwan (6%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 26% |
| Taiwan | $437K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $422K | 6% |
| Malaysia | $264K | 3.8% |
| India | $264K | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $251K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $199K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $193K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $100K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.07 per kg, 52% below the world average of $18.96, 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.
Metal press and forming machine parts exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported metal press and forming machine parts worth $251 thousand (25 tonnes). South Africa alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $205K | 82% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 17% |
| Benin | $2K | 0.8% |
| Niger | $0K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria metal press and forming machine parts imports (HS 8466.94): 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 8466.94: Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press and forming machine parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metal press and forming machine parts worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 775 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press and forming machine parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and Taiwan (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press and forming machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.07 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $18.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal press and forming machine parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export metal press and forming machine parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $251 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Switzerland and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press and forming machine parts?
The HS code for metal press and forming machine parts is subheading 8466.94. 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 8466 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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