Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported mineral pelletizing and shaping machines worth $13.2 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.3 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 | $13.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $49.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 924 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 603 t |
Where Nigeria imports mineral pelletizing and shaping machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 55% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 14% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 13% |
| India | $861K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $396K | 3% |
| United States | $302K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $247K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $124K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $93K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, 49% below the world average of $8.95, 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.
Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines exports from Nigeria
Exports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines by Nigeria reached $284 thousand in 2024 (488 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $284K | 100% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports (HS 8474.80): 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 8474.80: Machines: for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported mineral pelletizing and shaping machines worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Italy (14%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $8.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2022 at $49.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export mineral pelletizing and shaping machines?
Yes. Nigeria exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines?
The HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines is subheading 8474.80. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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