Naval vessels imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported naval vessels worth $43.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 173% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $88.8 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 | $43.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 200 t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $88.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 641 t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 344 t |
Where Nigeria imports naval vessels from
Norway alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $25.3M | 58% |
| Angola | $10.2M | 23% |
| United States | $3.5M | 8.1% |
| China | $2.2M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0% |
| Spain | $10K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8906
| 8906.90 | Vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships | 95% |
| 8906.10 | Warships | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.65 per kg, 74% above the world average of $15.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 naval vessels imports (HS 8906): 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 8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats.
Common questions
What is the value of naval vessels imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported naval vessels worth $43.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 173% on 2023.
Which countries supply naval vessels to Nigeria?
Norway was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Angola (23%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of naval vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.65 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $15.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of naval vessels to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $43.4 million in 2024, an increase of 440%. The peak was 2021 at $88.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for naval vessels?
The HS code for naval vessels is heading 8906. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8906.90 (95% of the value) and 8906.10 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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