Railway track imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $44.2 million of railway track in 2024 (37.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 141% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $44.2M | 37.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 29.4K t |
| 2021 | $989K | 847 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 43.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 15.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports railway track from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.0M | 88% |
| France | $2.2M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $807K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $404K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $54K | 0.1% |
| India | $39K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $15K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7302
| 7302.10 | Railway rail | 90% |
| 7302.30 | Railway crossing piece | 5% |
| 7302.90 | Railway component (other) | 4.2% |
| 7302.40 | Railway fish-plate | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.45.
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 track imports (HS 7302): 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 7302: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported railway track worth $44.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($39.0 million), followed by France (5%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway track to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $44.2 million in 2024, an increase of 325%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track?
The HS code for railway track is heading 7302. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7302.10 (90% of the value) and 7302.30 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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