Specialized service vehicles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized service vehicles by Nigeria reached $23.6 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.7 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 | $23.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 5.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports specialized service vehicles from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 65% |
| Colombia | $2.0M | 8.6% |
| United States | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| India | $925K | 3.9% |
| France | $758K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $610K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $411K | 1.7% |
| Niger | $319K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $296K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $224K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 62% below the world average of $11.05, 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 specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported specialized service vehicles worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Colombia (9%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 997% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $11.05 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 service vehicles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $47.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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