Specialist vessels exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of specialist vessels by Nigeria reached $531.0 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 1925% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $531.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $617.2M | 124 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $144K | 26 t |
| 2018 | $28.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria exports specialist vessels to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 65% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $345.8M | 65% |
| Namibia | $55.2M | 10% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $31.9M | 6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $31.3M | 5.9% |
| Cameroon | $22.5M | 4.2% |
| Liberia | $18.7M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 1.4% |
| Ghana | $6.9M | 1.3% |
| France | $5.6M | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.20 | Offshore drilling platforms | 81% |
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 11% |
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $86.61 per kg, 1157% above the world average of $6.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialist vessels imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $121.6 million of specialist vessels in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $100.3M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.5M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 4.7% |
| China | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $435K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $381K | 0.3% |
| United States | $174K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $75K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria specialist vessels exports (HS 8905): 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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported specialist vessels worth $531.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 97 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports.
Which countries buy specialist vessels from Nigeria?
Spain was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($345.8 million), followed by Namibia (10%) and Equatorial Guinea (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 12 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $86.61 per kg in 2024, 1157% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of specialist vessels from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.9 million in 2018 to $531.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $617.2 million. Over 6 years the average was $202.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import specialist vessels?
Yes. Nigeria imported $121.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $409.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8905.20 (81% of the value) and 8905.10 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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