Railway sleepers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway sleepers by Nigeria reached $45.4 million in 2024 (47.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 162% 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 | $45.4M | 47.3K t |
| 2022 | $32K | 30 t |
| 2021 | $5K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $21K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $139K | 301 t |
Where Nigeria imports railway sleepers from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.0M | 99% |
| United States | $392K | 0.9% |
| Andorra | $22K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4406
| 4406.11 | Railway sleepers (coniferous, untreated) | 100% |
| 4406.12 | Railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 66% above the world average of $0.58. 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 sleepers imports (HS 4406): 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 4406: Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of railway sleepers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported railway sleepers worth $45.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports.
Which countries supply railway sleepers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($45.0 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Andorra (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway sleepers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway sleepers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $139 thousand in 2018 to $45.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway sleepers?
The HS code for railway sleepers is heading 4406. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4406.11 (100% of the value) and 4406.12 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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