Tobacco machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tobacco machinery by Nigeria reached $2.4 million in 2024 (39 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.4 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 | $2.4M | 39 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 261 t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 200 t |
| 2020 | $743K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 21 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 29 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 34 t |
Where Nigeria imports tobacco machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (33%), Germany (21%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $794K | 33% |
| Germany | $523K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $445K | 18% |
| South Korea | $194K | 8% |
| Poland | $83K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $71K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $55K | 2.3% |
| India | $53K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 2% |
| Austria | $32K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8478
| 8478.90 | Tobacco machinery parts | 78% |
| 8478.10 | Tobacco processing machinery | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8478.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.60 per kg, 35% above the world average of $46.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 tobacco machinery imports (HS 8478): 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 8478: Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tobacco machinery worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco machinery to Nigeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($794 thousand), followed by Germany (21%) and the United Kingdom (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.60 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $46.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco machinery?
The HS code for tobacco machinery is heading 8478. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8478.90 (78% of the value) and 8478.10 (22%).
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