Shovels and loaders (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $12.2 million of shovels and loaders (other) in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.5 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 | $12.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports shovels and loaders (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), India (28%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+483% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.6M | 30% |
| India | $3.5M | 28% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 13% |
| China | $1.4M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $736K | 6% |
| South Korea | $379K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $188K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $114K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $96K | 0.8% |
| France | $86K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.43, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria shovels and loaders (other) imports (HS 8429.59): 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 8429.59: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50.
Common questions
What is the value of shovels and loaders (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply shovels and loaders (other) to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (28%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of shovels and loaders (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shovels and loaders (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shovels and loaders (other)?
The HS code for shovels and loaders (other) is subheading 8429.59. 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.
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