Tapered roller bearings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.2 million of tapered roller bearings in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $5.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 345 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 338 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 825 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 366 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 193 t |
Where Nigeria imports tapered roller bearings from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 75% |
| France | $322K | 6.2% |
| India | $319K | 6.2% |
| United States | $209K | 4% |
| Germany | $113K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $95K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $50K | 1% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $24K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 82% below the world average of $11.66, 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 tapered roller bearings imports (HS 8482.20): 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 8482.20: Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies.
Common questions
What is the value of tapered roller bearings imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tapered roller bearings worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapered roller bearings to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by France (6%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapered roller bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $11.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tapered roller bearings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapered roller bearings?
The HS code for tapered roller bearings is subheading 8482.20. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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