Vehicle chassis imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported vehicle chassis worth $15.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $27.1 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 | $15.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 40.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 756 t |
Where Nigeria imports vehicle chassis from
Japan alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $13.2M | 86% |
| China | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| France | $790K | 5.1% |
| Finland | $190K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $28K | 0.2% |
| India | $24K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.81 per kg, 25% below the world average of $13.15, 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 chassis imports (HS 8706): 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 8706: Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle chassis imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vehicle chassis worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle chassis to Nigeria?
Japan was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by China (7%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle chassis per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.81 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $13.15 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 chassis to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 436%. The peak was 2019 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle chassis?
The HS code for vehicle chassis is heading 8706. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8706.00. 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 8706 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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