Tanker trailers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported tanker trailers worth $14.3 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.2 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 | $14.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 5.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports tanker trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 97% |
| Turkey | $145K | 1% |
| United States | $125K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, 66% below the world average of $6.06, 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 tanker trailers imports (HS 8716.31): 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 8716.31: Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of tanker trailers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tanker trailers worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanker trailers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of tanker trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $6.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tanker trailers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanker trailers?
The HS code for tanker trailers is subheading 8716.31. 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 8716 page.
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