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Used Vehicle Imports into Nigeria Surge Amid Market Concerns

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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According to foreign trade statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics, imports of used vehicles into Nigeria increased by 104 per cent during the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Nigeria imported a total of N633.21bn worth of cars in 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, N284.0bn was spent on these imports, rising to N349.14bn in the second quarter, representing a 23 per cent increase. Breakdown of imports showed that N491.52bn of specific used vehicles were imported from the United States, followed by Canada (N18.2bn), the United Arab Emirates (N17bn), China (N16.14bn), Belgium (N7bn), and Italy (N6.64bn).

From dailytrust.com

Why it matters

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The influx of used vehicles into Nigeria is occurring despite the country having dozens of local vehicle assemblers. Concerns are rising regarding the potential for the used vehicle segment to dominate the automotive market due to affordability constraints among Nigerian buyers.

From dailytrust.com

Who's involved

  • NigeriaThe primary destination market for the surge in used vehicle imports.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • NigeriaSpeculative

    The market may face challenges due to potential market saturation from the high volume of imports.

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