Tires (other types) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.2 million of tires (other types) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. 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 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 817 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 938 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports tires (other types) from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 60% |
| India | $871K | 28% |
| Sri Lanka | $211K | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $45K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, close to the world average of $3.19.
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 tires (other types) imports (HS 4012.90): 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 4012.90: Rubber: tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012.
Common questions
What is the value of tires (other types) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tires (other types) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply tires (other types) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (28%) and Sri Lanka (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of tires (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tires (other types) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tires (other types)?
The HS code for tires (other types) is subheading 4012.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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