Mineral crushing and grinding machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral crushing and grinding machines by Nigeria reached $39.1 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $39.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 808 t |
Where Nigeria imports mineral crushing and grinding machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.1M | 64% |
| Japan | $7.3M | 19% |
| Uganda | $2.1M | 5.3% |
| India | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $682K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $406K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $397K | 1% |
| South Africa | $365K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $106K | 0.3% |
| United States | $101K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 53% below the world average of $6.56, 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 mineral crushing and grinding machines imports (HS 8474.20): 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 8474.20: Machines: for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral crushing and grinding machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported mineral crushing and grinding machines worth $39.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral crushing and grinding machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by Japan (19%) and Uganda (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral crushing and grinding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral crushing and grinding machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $39.1 million in 2024, an increase of 518%. The peak was 2022 at $39.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral crushing and grinding machines?
The HS code for mineral crushing and grinding machines is subheading 8474.20. 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 8474 page.
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