Vehicle parts (other types) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $310.8 million of vehicle parts (other types) in 2024 (130.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% 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 | $310.8M | 130.2K t |
| 2023 | $353.2M | 108.5K t |
| 2022 | $333.5M | 115.8K t |
| 2021 | $349.8M | 109.0K t |
| 2020 | $343.4M | 101.6K t |
| 2019 | $338.0M | 118.7K t |
| 2018 | $288.6M | 100.3K t |
| 2017 | $186.3M | 54.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports vehicle parts (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), United States (38%), Japan (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $123.1M | 40% |
| United States | $119.4M | 38% |
| Japan | $20.7M | 6.7% |
| India | $15.2M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.8M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $3.8M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 1% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, 76% below the world average of $9.97, 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 (other types) exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported vehicle parts (other types) worth $4.4 million (12.3 thousand tonnes). Togo alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $2.5M | 57% |
| Benin | $1.0M | 24% |
| Burkina Faso | $328K | 7.5% |
| Niger | $164K | 3.8% |
| Senegal | $92K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $62K | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $42K | 1% |
| Malawi | $37K | 0.9% |
| Gambia | $26K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria vehicle parts (other types) imports (HS 8708.99): 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 8708.99: Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts (other types) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vehicle parts (other types) worth $310.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts (other types) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($123.1 million), followed by the United States (38%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle parts (other types) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186.3 million in 2017 to $310.8 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $353.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $313.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export vehicle parts (other types)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $4.4 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 $306.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts (other types)?
The HS code for vehicle parts (other types) is subheading 8708.99. 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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