Spherical roller bearings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.0 million of spherical roller bearings in 2024 (520 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.9 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 | $3.0M | 520 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 920 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 990 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $960K | 86 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 427 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 510 t |
Where Nigeria imports spherical roller bearings from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (28%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 37% |
| India | $851K | 28% |
| France | $204K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 5.1% |
| United States | $135K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $91K | 3% |
| Belgium | $86K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $85K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $59K | 2% |
| Sweden | $48K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.77 per kg, 62% below the world average of $15.13, 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 spherical roller bearings imports (HS 8482.30): 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 8482.30: Bearings: spherical roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of spherical roller bearings imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported spherical roller bearings worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 520 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply spherical roller bearings to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (28%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of spherical roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.77 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $15.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spherical roller bearings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for spherical roller bearings?
The HS code for spherical roller bearings is subheading 8482.30. 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 8482 page.
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