MARKET / Africa
Nigeria
Nigeria combines road works, housing and mining demand. Lagos / Apapa are the main gateways; about 6–8 weeks.
- HANDLE
- right-hand drive
- PORT
- Lagos / Apapa
- DUTY
- 10–35%
- LEAD TIME
- 6–8 weeks
Market overview
Demand concentrates in Mini excavator and Mini dump truck; specifications are fixed against this market's ports and mains.
For Nigeria we confirm transport to Lagos / Apapa and the local rules at the specification stage, before quoting a model and an estimate.
Models in demand
- 01Mini excavatorWorkhorse for utilities and foundations; 1.8–3.5 t is the practical class.
- 02Mini dump truckHauling material and spoil; the 1–3 t class reaches tight sites.
- 03Electric forkliftWarehouse and yard handling; electric units suit indoor rules best.
- 04Truck craneLifting steel and precast; the cargo bed doubles as transport.
Import and customs
Duty is indicative 10–35%; some countries require pre-shipment inspection (SONCAP). Inland haulage is long, so rust protection and packing are reinforced.
Duty and certification figures are indicative. We confirm the latest tariff and local requirements before shipment.
Local conditions
hot and humid. Mains 230 V / 50 Hz, so electric machines are configured to local power. right-hand drive.