Public transit buses imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $113.4 million of public transit buses in 2024 (32.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $159.5 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 | $113.4M | 32.9K t |
| 2023 | $72.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $67.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $38.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $39.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $71.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $159.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 4.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports public transit buses from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Japan (28%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.4M | 49% |
| Japan | $31.6M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.2M | 9% |
| United States | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 1% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| India | $945K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $889K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.10 | Diesel buses | 35% |
| 8702.90 | Buses (other power types) | 34% |
| 8702.20 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses | 14% |
| 8702.30 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) | 13% |
| 8702.40 | Electric buses | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, 71% below the world average of $11.87, 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 public transit buses imports (HS 8702): 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 8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported public transit buses worth $113.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($55.4 million), followed by Japan (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of public transit buses to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $113.4 million in 2024, an increase of 309%. The peak was 2018 at $159.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (35% of the value) and 8702.90 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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