Motorcycles (other types) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $11.3 million of motorcycles (other types) in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. Value rose 67% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $100K | 24 t |
| 2020 | $164K | 55 t |
| 2019 | $162K | 41 t |
| 2018 | $202K | 68 t |
| 2017 | $105K | 41 t |
Where Nigeria imports motorcycles (other types) from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $9.5M | 84% |
| United Kingdom | $896K | 7.9% |
| China | $600K | 5.3% |
| United States | $147K | 1.3% |
| India | $111K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 90% below the world average of $8.00, 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 motorcycles (other types) imports (HS 8711.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8711.90: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycles (other types) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported motorcycles (other types) worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 194 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycles (other types) to Nigeria?
Japan was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycles (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $8.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motorcycles (other types) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105 thousand in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycles (other types)?
The HS code for motorcycles (other types) is subheading 8711.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8711 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Nigeria, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.