Traffic control equipment imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of traffic control equipment by Nigeria reached $5.9 million in 2024 (190 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.7 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 | $5.9M | 190 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 544 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 302 t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 98 t |
Where Nigeria imports traffic control equipment from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (25%), China (17%), Australia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+897% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 25% |
| China | $1.0M | 17% |
| Australia | $959K | 16% |
| Turkey | $476K | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $424K | 7.2% |
| United States | $400K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $233K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $227K | 3.8% |
| Norway | $162K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $159K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8530
| 8530.80 | Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of… | 55% |
| 8530.90 | Traffic control parts | 36% |
| 8530.10 | Railway signalling equipment | 9.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.04 per kg, 46% below the world average of $57.12, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria traffic control equipment imports (HS 8530): 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 8530: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, airfields, excluding those of heading no. 8608.
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control equipment imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported traffic control equipment worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control equipment to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (17%) and Australia (16%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 897% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.04 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $57.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of traffic control equipment to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control equipment?
The HS code for traffic control equipment is heading 8530. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8530.80 (55% of the value) and 8530.90 (36%).
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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