Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) by Nigeria reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.5 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 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 910 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 75% |
| Japan | $830K | 23% |
| South Africa | $39K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 74% below the world average of $9.09, 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 vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports (HS 8707.90): 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 8707.90: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Japan (23%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $9.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
The HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) is subheading 8707.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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