Vehicle inner tubes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported vehicle inner tubes worth $8.2 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports vehicle inner tubes from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 90% |
| India | $809K | 9.9% |
| United States | $21K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, close to the world average of $2.95.
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 inner tubes imports (HS 4013.10): 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 4013.10: Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle inner tubes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vehicle inner tubes worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle inner tubes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by India (10%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $2.95 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 inner tubes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle inner tubes?
The HS code for vehicle inner tubes is subheading 4013.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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