Vehicle brakes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $32.4 million of vehicle brakes in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $56.9 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 | $32.4M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $49.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $56.9M | 24.5K t |
| 2020 | $42.4M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $50.9M | 25.7K t |
| 2018 | $52.9M | 26.6K t |
| 2017 | $51.5M | 23.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports vehicle brakes from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.0M | 93% |
| Taiwan | $639K | 2% |
| Germany | $618K | 1.9% |
| India | $285K | 0.9% |
| United States | $234K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $118K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $67K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $61K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $50K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 66% below the world average of $6.21, 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 brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vehicle brakes worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($30.0 million), followed by Taiwan (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $6.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle brakes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.5 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $56.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. 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 8708 page.
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