Vehicle hardware imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle hardware by Nigeria reached $5.8 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 205% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $5.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 861 t |
| 2022 | $586K | 126 t |
| 2021 | $427K | 100 t |
| 2020 | $338K | 29 t |
| 2019 | $521K | 139 t |
| 2018 | $858K | 603 t |
| 2017 | $354K | 75 t |
Where Nigeria imports vehicle hardware from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 91% |
| United States | $379K | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 87% below the world average of $8.30, 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 hardware imports (HS 8302.30): 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 8302.30: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle hardware imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vehicle hardware worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 205% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle hardware to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United States (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $8.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle hardware to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $354 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle hardware?
The HS code for vehicle hardware is subheading 8302.30. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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