Self-propelled earth handling machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-propelled earth handling machinery by Nigeria reached $7.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $7.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 460 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 498 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 379 t |
| 2019 | $848K | 175 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 530 t |
| 2017 | $660K | 206 t |
Where Nigeria imports self-propelled earth handling machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 73% |
| India | $779K | 10% |
| Japan | $720K | 9.5% |
| United States | $234K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $186K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.44 per kg, 34% below the world average of $9.73, 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 self-propelled earth handling machinery imports (HS 8430.50): 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 8430.50: Machinery: for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled earth handling machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported self-propelled earth handling machinery worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled earth handling machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (10%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 837% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled earth handling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.44 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $9.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-propelled earth handling machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $660 thousand in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled earth handling machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled earth handling machinery is subheading 8430.50. 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 8430 page.
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