Vehicle parts and accessories imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $550.5 million (275.9 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 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 | $550.5M | 275.9K t |
| 2023 | $620.3M | 214.4K t |
| 2022 | $617.2M | 227.1K t |
| 2021 | $650.3M | 209.4K t |
| 2020 | $590.8M | 197.4K t |
| 2019 | $582.9M | 221.8K t |
| 2018 | $513.6M | 197.3K t |
| 2017 | $380.7M | 134.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports vehicle parts and accessories from
China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $313.6M | 57% |
| United States | $129.6M | 24% |
| Japan | $29.6M | 5.4% |
| India | $21.0M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $5.7M | 1% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $4.4M | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8708
| 8708.99 | Vehicle parts (other types) | 57% |
| 8708.29 | Body parts and accessories | 14% |
| 8708.80 | Vehicle suspension systems | 8.1% |
| 8708.30 | Vehicle brakes | 5.9% |
| 8708.10 | Vehicle bumpers | 3.9% |
| 8708.70 | Vehicle wheels | 2.6% |
| 8708.93 | Vehicle clutches | 2.6% |
| 8708.94 | Vehicle steering components | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 79% below the world average of $9.69, 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.
Vehicle parts and accessories exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $5.7 million of vehicle parts and accessories in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (44%), Benin (20%), Burkina Faso (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $2.5M | 44% |
| Benin | $1.1M | 20% |
| Burkina Faso | $575K | 10% |
| Belgium | $326K | 5.7% |
| Niger | $257K | 4.5% |
| Angola | $144K | 2.5% |
| Senegal | $140K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $106K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $92K | 1.6% |
| Ghana | $85K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria vehicle parts and accessories imports (HS 8708): 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: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts and accessories imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $550.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 275.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts and accessories to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($313.6 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 90 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $9.69 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 parts and accessories to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $380.7 million in 2017 to $550.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $650.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $563.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export vehicle parts and accessories?
Yes. Nigeria exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $544.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts and accessories?
The HS code for vehicle parts and accessories is heading 8708. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8708.99 (56% of the value) and 8708.29 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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