Metal treating and winding machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $2.9 million (261 tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 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 | $2.9M | 261 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 843 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 220 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 296 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 457 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 51 t |
Where Nigeria imports metal treating and winding machinery from
Netherlands alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 57% |
| China | $978K | 33% |
| India | $166K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $82K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $4K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.25 per kg, 39% below the world average of $18.40, 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 treating and winding machinery exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported metal treating and winding machinery worth $1.3 million (0 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
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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 8479.81: Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal treating and winding machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal treating and winding machinery to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (33%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal treating and winding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.25 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $18.40 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 treating and winding machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export metal treating and winding machinery?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal treating and winding machinery?
The HS code for metal treating and winding machinery is subheading 8479.81. 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 8479 page.
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