Specialized machinery parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported specialized machinery parts worth $39.4 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $39.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $38.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $47.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $42.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $45.9M | 3.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports specialized machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (20%), India (14%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $7.7M | 20% |
| India | $5.5M | 14% |
| China | $4.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 9.9% |
| United States | $2.8M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $917K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.92 per kg, 49% below the world average of $25.44, 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.
Specialized machinery parts exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported specialized machinery parts worth $445 thousand (85 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (34%), Chile (26%), Denmark (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $151K | 34% |
| Chile | $114K | 26% |
| Denmark | $56K | 13% |
| Mauritius | $47K | 11% |
| United States | $26K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $19K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported specialized machinery parts worth $39.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Nigeria?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by India (14%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.92 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $25.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.9 million in 2017 to $39.4 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $47.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $445 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Chile and Denmark. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $38.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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