Scale weights and parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported scale weights and parts worth $3.7 million (553 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $3.7M | 553 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 390 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 450 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 489 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 94 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 384 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 218 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 230 t |
Where Nigeria imports scale weights and parts from
Most of the value came from China (34%), India (26%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 34% |
| India | $957K | 26% |
| Germany | $509K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $298K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $165K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 3% |
| Portugal | $72K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $42K | 1.1% |
| France | $41K | 1.1% |
| United States | $39K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, 67% below the world average of $20.05, 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 scale weights and parts imports (HS 8423.90): 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 8423.90: Weighing machines: weights of all kinds, parts of weighing machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of scale weights and parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported scale weights and parts worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 553 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply scale weights and parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (26%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of scale weights and parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $20.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of scale weights and parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for scale weights and parts?
The HS code for scale weights and parts is subheading 8423.90. 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 8423 page.
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