New pneumatic tyres imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of new pneumatic tyres by Nigeria reached $351.1 million in 2024 (188.1 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $467.4 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 | $351.1M | 188.1K t |
| 2023 | $368.5M | 160.0K t |
| 2022 | $315.9M | 124.2K t |
| 2021 | $467.4M | 211.7K t |
| 2020 | $382.9M | 192.1K t |
| 2019 | $444.2M | 202.6K t |
| 2018 | $390.3M | 167.0K t |
| 2017 | $405.4M | 187.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports new pneumatic tyres from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $302.4M | 86% |
| India | $17.0M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $13.6M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| United States | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $672K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4011
| 4011.20 | Truck tires | 67% |
| 4011.10 | Car tires | 19% |
| 4011.40 | Motorcycle tires | 5.6% |
| 4011.80 | Construction tires | 3.7% |
| 4011.50 | Bicycle tires | 1.7% |
| 4011.90 | Commercial vehicle tires | 1.4% |
| 4011.70 | Tractor tires | 0.9% |
| 4011.30 | Aircraft tires | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4011.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 58% below the world average of $4.45, 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.
New pneumatic tyres exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $518 thousand of new pneumatic tyres in 2024 (571 tonnes). Niger alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $288K | 56% |
| Benin | $185K | 36% |
| Zambia | $38K | 7.4% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria new pneumatic tyres imports (HS 4011): 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: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of new pneumatic tyres imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported new pneumatic tyres worth $351.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply new pneumatic tyres to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($302.4 million), followed by India (5%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of new pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of new pneumatic tyres to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $405.4 million in 2017 to $351.1 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $467.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $390.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export new pneumatic tyres?
Yes. Nigeria exported $518 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Benin and Zambia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $350.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for new pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for new pneumatic tyres is heading 4011. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4011.20 (67% of the value) and 4011.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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