Metal presses (non-hydraulic) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal presses (non-hydraulic) by Nigeria reached $6.1 million in 2024 (467 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $6.1M | 467 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 846 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 336 t |
| 2021 | $875K | 105 t |
| 2020 | $684K | 120 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 401 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 99 t |
| 2017 | $708K | 17 t |
Where Nigeria imports metal presses (non-hydraulic) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 91% |
| India | $372K | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 1% |
| Italy | $56K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $42K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $22K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.14 per kg, 44% above the world average of $9.13. 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria metal presses (non-hydraulic) imports (HS 8462.99): 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 8462.99: Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than hydraulic presses.
Common questions
What is the value of metal presses (non-hydraulic) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metal presses (non-hydraulic) worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 467 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal presses (non-hydraulic) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (6%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal presses (non-hydraulic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.14 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $9.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal presses (non-hydraulic) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $708 thousand in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 766%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal presses (non-hydraulic)?
The HS code for metal presses (non-hydraulic) is subheading 8462.99. 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 8462 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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