Wheel bulldozers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported wheel bulldozers worth $6.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.6 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 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 589 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 615 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 472 t |
Where Nigeria imports wheel bulldozers from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), China (29%), Belgium (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 43% |
| China | $1.8M | 29% |
| Belgium | $504K | 8% |
| Netherlands | $437K | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $300K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $269K | 4.3% |
| Greece | $83K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $54K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $46K | 0.7% |
| India | $27K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 192% above the world average of $1.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8429.19: Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying.
Common questions
What is the value of wheel bulldozers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported wheel bulldozers worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheel bulldozers to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (29%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheel bulldozers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 192% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheel bulldozers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 471%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheel bulldozers?
The HS code for wheel bulldozers is subheading 8429.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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