Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plain shaft bearings and housings by Nigeria reached $26.7 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $26.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 953 t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 790 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 612 t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 378 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 190 t |
Where Nigeria imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Germany (15%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+640% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 37% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 15% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 7.8% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| United States | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $862K | 3.2% |
| France | $451K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $357K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.93 per kg, 61% below the world average of $12.56, 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 plain shaft bearings and housings imports (HS 8483.30): 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 8483.30: Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of plain shaft bearings and housings imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.93 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain shaft bearings and housings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings?
The HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings is subheading 8483.30. 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 8483 page.
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