Petrol trucks >5 tonnes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $20.8 million of petrol trucks >5 tonnes in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 159 countries for imports of this product. That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.9 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 | $20.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $38.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $637K | 437 t |
| 2018 | $432K | 346 t |
| 2017 | $282K | 155 t |
Where Nigeria imports petrol trucks >5 tonnes from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Hong Kong (21%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+945% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 49% |
| Hong Kong | $4.4M | 21% |
| United States | $2.0M | 9.5% |
| Taiwan | $875K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $793K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $679K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $296K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $288K | 1.4% |
| India | $271K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $234K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 67% below the world average of $6.63, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria petrol trucks >5 tonnes imports (HS 8704.32): 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 8704.32: Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol trucks >5 tonnes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported petrol trucks >5 tonnes worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol trucks >5 tonnes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (21%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 945% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol trucks >5 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $6.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol trucks >5 tonnes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $282 thousand in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol trucks >5 tonnes?
The HS code for petrol trucks >5 tonnes is subheading 8704.32. 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 8704 page.
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