Railway parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.9 million of railway parts in 2024 (388 tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.1 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 | $3.9M | 389 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 513 t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 894 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 201 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 231 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 235 t |
Where Nigeria imports railway parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (31%), China (26%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 31% |
| China | $1.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $563K | 14% |
| United States | $419K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $194K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $168K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $46K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1% |
| France | $27K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8607
| 8607.19 | Railway wheels and axles | 48% |
| 8607.99 | Rolling stock parts (other) | 33% |
| 8607.11 | Driving bogies | 5.6% |
| 8607.21 | Railway air brakes | 5.1% |
| 8607.91 | Locomotive parts (other) | 4% |
| 8607.30 | Railway couplings and buffers | 2.4% |
| 8607.29 | Railway brakes (non-air) | 1.6% |
| 8607.12 | Non-driving bogies | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.15 per kg, 56% above the world average of $6.50. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria railway parts imports (HS 8607): 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 8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported railway parts worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 388 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway parts to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.15 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $6.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway parts?
The HS code for railway parts is heading 8607. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8607.19 (48% of the value) and 8607.99 (33%).
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