Molding machine parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $29.4 million of molding machine parts in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $29.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 764 t |
Where Nigeria imports molding machine parts from
Most of the value came from China (27%), France (18%), Luxembourg (15%). Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 27% |
| France | $5.2M | 18% |
| Luxembourg | $4.5M | 15% |
| India | $3.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $464K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.15 per kg, 30% below the world average of $18.76, 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 molding machine parts imports (HS 8477.90): 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 8477.90: Machinery: parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90.
Common questions
What is the value of molding machine parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported molding machine parts worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply molding machine parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by France (18%) and Luxembourg (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of molding machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.15 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $18.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of molding machine parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2021 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for molding machine parts?
The HS code for molding machine parts is subheading 8477.90. 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 8477 page.
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