Trailers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $89.6 million of trailers in 2024 (45.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $89.6M | 45.8K t |
| 2023 | $88.9M | 41.9K t |
| 2022 | $99.0M | 42.7K t |
| 2021 | $108.8M | 73.3K t |
| 2020 | $67.7M | 52.1K t |
| 2019 | $99.2M | 58.3K t |
| 2018 | $64.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $79.9M | 27.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.4M | 80% |
| Brazil | $3.0M | 3.4% |
| Greece | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| United States | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $843K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $833K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $711K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $665K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 42% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 20% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 16% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 12% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 8.3% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 1.3% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 56% below the world average of $4.45, 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.
Trailers exports from Nigeria
Exports of trailers by Nigeria reached $370 thousand in 2024 (538 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $267K | 72% |
| Canada | $54K | 15% |
| Angola | $43K | 12% |
| Niger | $4K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria trailers imports (HS 8716): 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: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported trailers worth $89.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($71.4 million), followed by Brazil (3%) and Greece (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.9 million in 2017 to $89.6 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $108.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export trailers?
Yes. Nigeria exported $370 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Canada and Angola. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $89.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (42% of the value) and 8716.40 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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