Sorting and screening machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $26.5 million of sorting and screening machines in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $26.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 800 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 684 t |
Where Nigeria imports sorting and screening machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+636% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.4M | 73% |
| India | $2.5M | 9.5% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $851K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $592K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $443K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $358K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $236K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $164K | 0.6% |
| Israel | $152K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, 47% below the world average of $7.82, 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 sorting and screening machines imports (HS 8474.10): 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 8474.10: Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of sorting and screening machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sorting and screening machines worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorting and screening machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by India (9%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorting and screening machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $7.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sorting and screening machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 330%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorting and screening machines?
The HS code for sorting and screening machines is subheading 8474.10. 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 8474 page.
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