Piston engine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Nigeria reached $83.0 million in 2024 (34.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $83.0M | 34.2K t |
| 2023 | $77.4M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $79.3M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $87.0M | 32.7K t |
| 2020 | $65.5M | 29.4K t |
| 2019 | $75.4M | 18.2K t |
| 2018 | $78.2M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $57.2M | 18.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports piston engine from
China alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.6M | 74% |
| Japan | $5.8M | 7% |
| United States | $5.2M | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| Austria | $974K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $622K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $540K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $525K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 74% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 11% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 6.2% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 3% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 2.3% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 1.7% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 1.5% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 86% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported piston engine worth $3.4 million (288 tonnes). Angola alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.8M | 82% |
| Austria | $416K | 12% |
| Niger | $153K | 4.5% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 0.8% |
| Benin | $11K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.3% |
| Senegal | $4K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported piston engine worth $83.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($61.6 million), followed by Japan (7%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.2 million in 2017 to $83.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $87.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export piston engine?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Austria and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $79.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8407.90 (74% of the value) and 8407.34 (11%).
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