Wire working machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wire working machines by Nigeria reached $2.0 million in 2024 (399 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.5 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 | $2.0M | 399 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 457 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 795 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $504K | 133 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 864 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $387K | 11 t |
Where Nigeria imports wire working machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 70% |
| India | $572K | 29% |
| Portugal | $31K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, 64% below the world average of $13.84, 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 wire working machines imports (HS 8463.30): 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 8463.30: Machine-tools: machines for working wire, without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of wire working machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported wire working machines worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 399 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire working machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (28%) and Portugal (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire working machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $13.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire working machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $387 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 419%. The peak was 2019 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire working machines?
The HS code for wire working machines is subheading 8463.30. 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 8463 page.
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