Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $273.4 million of petrol cars 1500-3000cc in 2024 (35.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $528.1 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 | $273.4M | 35.3K t |
| 2023 | $292.1M | 41.3K t |
| 2022 | $278.6M | 56.4K t |
| 2021 | $528.1M | 95.4K t |
| 2020 | $449.3M | 89.5K t |
| 2019 | $514.8M | 102.4K t |
| 2018 | $506.9M | 90.1K t |
| 2017 | $273.3M | 70.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
United States alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $161.2M | 59% |
| Japan | $26.4M | 9.7% |
| China | $18.5M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $17.2M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.1M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $8.9M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $4.7M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, 50% below the world average of $15.63, 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.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from Nigeria
Exports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by Nigeria reached $261 thousand in 2024 (73 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $145K | 56% |
| Togo | $61K | 23% |
| Senegal | $36K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 5.1% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $273.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($161.2 million), followed by Japan (10%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $15.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $273.3 million in 2017 to $273.4 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $528.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $389.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. Nigeria exported $261 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Togo and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $273.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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 8703 page.
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