Transport containers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transport containers by Nigeria reached $18.5 million in 2024 (35.7 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $18.5M | 35.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports transport containers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 57% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 8.2% |
| France | $428K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $427K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $404K | 2.2% |
| India | $372K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $257K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $138K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.66, 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.
Transport containers exports from Nigeria
Exports of transport containers by Nigeria reached $2.4 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). Angola alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.3M | 97% |
| Canada | $31K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.8% |
| Ghana | $16K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported transport containers worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Thailand (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 550% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transport containers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. The peak was 2023 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export transport containers?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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