Rubber inner tubes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported rubber inner tubes worth $23.6 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $50.1 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 | $23.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $49.6M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $44.6M | 21.3K t |
| 2019 | $50.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2018 | $43.1M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $44.1M | 21.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber inner tubes from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.9M | 93% |
| India | $1.6M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $79K | 0.3% |
| United States | $28K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0% |
| Japan | $5K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4013
| 4013.90 | Inner tubes (other) | 52% |
| 4013.10 | Vehicle inner tubes | 35% |
| 4013.20 | Bicycle inner tubes | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
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 rubber inner tubes imports (HS 4013): 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 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber inner tubes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber inner tubes worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber inner tubes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($21.9 million), followed by India (7%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber inner tubes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.1 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $50.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber inner tubes?
The HS code for rubber inner tubes is heading 4013. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4013.90 (52% of the value) and 4013.10 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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