Vehicle wheels imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle wheels by Nigeria reached $14.5 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.4 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 | $14.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 6.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports vehicle wheels from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 91% |
| Japan | $304K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $177K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $171K | 1.2% |
| United States | $147K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $138K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $97K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $81K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $49K | 0.3% |
| India | $42K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 63% below the world average of $5.25, 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 wheels imports (HS 8708.70): 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 8708.70: Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wheels imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vehicle wheels worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wheels to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Japan (2%) and Singapore (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $5.25 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 wheels to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wheels?
The HS code for vehicle wheels is subheading 8708.70. 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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