Special purpose vehicles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of special purpose vehicles by Nigeria reached $65.0 million in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $89.7 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 | $65.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $70.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $89.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $52.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $61.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $51.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $51.9M | 10.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports special purpose vehicles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.9M | 71% |
| Colombia | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| United States | $2.0M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.3M | 2% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $716K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 36% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 28% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 22% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 12% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 48% below the world average of $7.07, 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 special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported special purpose vehicles worth $65.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by Colombia (3%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $7.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.9 million in 2017 to $65.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $89.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8705.90 (36% of the value) and 8705.40 (28%).
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