Motorcycle tires imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.6 million of motorcycle tires in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $64.3 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 | $19.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $51.3M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $54.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2018 | $47.8M | 22.2K t |
| 2017 | $64.3M | 30.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports motorcycle tires from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.2M | 88% |
| India | $2.2M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $98K | 0.5% |
| United States | $91K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $15K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 69% below the world average of $5.44, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria motorcycle tires imports (HS 4011.40): 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 4011.40: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motorcycles.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycle tires imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported motorcycle tires worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycle tires to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by India (11%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $5.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motorcycle tires to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.3 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $64.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycle tires?
The HS code for motorcycle tires is subheading 4011.40. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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