Road rollers and compactors imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of road rollers and compactors by Nigeria reached $18.1 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $18.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports road rollers and compactors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.6M | 64% |
| India | $3.0M | 17% |
| Japan | $604K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $600K | 3.3% |
| United States | $346K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $293K | 1.6% |
| Israel | $260K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $213K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $196K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, 46% below the world average of $5.65, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria road rollers and compactors imports (HS 8429.40): 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 8429.40: Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of road rollers and compactors imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported road rollers and compactors worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply road rollers and compactors to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by India (17%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of road rollers and compactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of road rollers and compactors to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for road rollers and compactors?
The HS code for road rollers and compactors is subheading 8429.40. 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 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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