Wood working machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported wood working machine worth $6.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.1 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 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 457 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 470 t |
Where Nigeria imports wood working machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 75% |
| Germany | $584K | 8.8% |
| India | $286K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $212K | 3.2% |
| United States | $163K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 2% |
| Turkey | $80K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8465
| 8465.99 | Wood working machines (other types) | 32% |
| 8465.92 | Wood planing and milling machines | 17% |
| 8465.91 | Wood sawing machines | 16% |
| 8465.95 | Wood drilling and morticing machines | 11% |
| 8465.94 | Wood bending and assembling machines | 7.6% |
| 8465.96 | Wood splitting and slicing machines | 6.3% |
| 8465.93 | Wood sanding and grinding machines | 5.4% |
| 8465.10 | Multi-operation wood machine | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8465.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 69% below the world average of $10.06, 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.
Wood working machine exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported wood working machine worth $242 thousand (18 tonnes). Chile alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $237K | 98% |
| Zambia | $3K | 1.2% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.4% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria wood working machine imports (HS 8465): 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 8465: Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials.
Common questions
What is the value of wood working machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported wood working machine worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood working machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Germany (9%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood working machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $10.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood working machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export wood working machine?
Yes. Nigeria exported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Chile, Zambia and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood working machine?
The HS code for wood working machine is heading 8465. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8465.99 (32% of the value) and 8465.92 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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