Trucks imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $371.1 million of trucks in 2024 (154.9 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $640.8 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 | $371.1M | 154.9K t |
| 2023 | $439.8M | 167.9K t |
| 2022 | $432.4M | 205.7K t |
| 2021 | $640.8M | 216.1K t |
| 2020 | $337.5M | 176.2K t |
| 2019 | $342.3M | 171.5K t |
| 2018 | $233.8M | 114.3K t |
| 2017 | $108.8M | 64.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports trucks from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Japan (12%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $131.2M | 35% |
| Japan | $44.1M | 12% |
| South Africa | $40.8M | 11% |
| Belgium | $32.7M | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.6M | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $15.4M | 4.2% |
| United States | $15.2M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $9.0M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 31% |
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 23% |
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 17% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 14% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 7.6% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 5.6% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 75% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported trucks worth $1.2 million (717 tonnes). Benin alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.1M | 94% |
| Togo | $38K | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $10K | 0.8% |
| Senegal | $10K | 0.8% |
| Niger | $5K | 0.4% |
| Central African Republic | $5K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.4% |
| Honduras | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported trucks worth $371.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($131.2 million), followed by Japan (12%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.8 million in 2017 to $371.1 million in 2024, an increase of 241%. The peak was 2021 at $640.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $363.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export trucks?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Togo and Georgia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $369.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8704.31 (31% of the value) and 8704.23 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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