| Product Code: ETC10934109 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The Nigeria used and new cars import market in 2024 saw a significant concentration of shipments from top exporting countries including USA, UAE, Canada, Belgium, and Germany. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry experienced a notable decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -16.59% from 2020 to 2024. Furthermore, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 recorded a steep decline of -42.51%, suggesting a challenging landscape for importers and dealers in the automotive sector in Nigeria.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Overview |
3.1 Nigeria Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fuel Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Body Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Price Range, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing urbanization and rising middle-class population leading to higher demand for cars |
4.2.2 Expansion of financing options and increasing disposable income driving car ownership |
4.2.3 Growth in e-commerce platforms facilitating easier access to buying and selling cars |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High import tariffs and taxes impacting the affordability of new and used cars |
4.3.2 Poor infrastructure and road conditions affecting the overall demand for cars |
4.3.3 Political instability and economic uncertainty leading to fluctuations in consumer confidence |
5 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Trends |
6 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market, By Types |
6.1 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market, By Vehicle Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By New Cars, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Used Cars, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market, By Sales Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market, By Fuel Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Petrol, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Diesel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market, By Body Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Sedan, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By SUV, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market, By Price Range |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Budget, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average age of cars in circulation |
8.2 Number of first-time car buyers |
8.3 Percentage of car sales through online channels |
9 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fuel Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Body Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Price Range, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Nigeria Used and New Cars Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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