Motor parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor parts by Nigeria reached $33.3 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $62.0 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 | $33.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $50.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $62.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $55.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 5.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports motor parts from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.1M | 67% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 10% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $954K | 2.9% |
| United States | $940K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $782K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $672K | 2% |
| Germany | $652K | 2% |
| India | $643K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $333K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, 33% below the world average of $8.23, 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.
Motor parts exports from Nigeria
Exports of motor parts by Nigeria reached $2.6 million in 2024 (957 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 85% |
| Angola | $302K | 12% |
| South Africa | $54K | 2.1% |
| Croatia | $10K | 0.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria motor parts imports (HS 8503): 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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported motor parts worth $33.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Finland (3%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motor parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $33.3 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $62.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export motor parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Angola and South Africa. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $30.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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