Transmission shafts and cranks imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission shafts and cranks by Nigeria reached $24.0 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.7 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 | $24.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports transmission shafts and cranks from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.3M | 59% |
| India | $2.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 8.8% |
| United States | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $615K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $575K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $269K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $265K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $235K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, 60% below the world average of $8.00, 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 transmission shafts and cranks imports (HS 8483.10): 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 8483.10: Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission shafts and cranks imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported transmission shafts and cranks worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission shafts and cranks to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by India (12%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission shafts and cranks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $8.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission shafts and cranks to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $47.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission shafts and cranks?
The HS code for transmission shafts and cranks is subheading 8483.10. 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 8483 page.
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