Overhead travelling cranes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of overhead travelling cranes by Nigeria reached $7.7 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.8 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 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports overhead travelling cranes from
Most of the value came from Italy (46%), China (20%), India (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.5M | 46% |
| China | $1.6M | 20% |
| India | $1.3M | 17% |
| Portugal | $262K | 3.4% |
| Finland | $188K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $186K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $166K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $115K | 1.5% |
| United States | $85K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.65 per kg, close to the world average of $5.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Overhead travelling cranes exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.4 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (487 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ghana accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.4M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported overhead travelling cranes worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to Nigeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (20%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export overhead travelling cranes?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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