Top Chinese Trucks You’ll Find In Nigeria 

In Nigeria, Chinese truck brands have been gaining recognition over the years over other brands’ trucks. These trucks are known for their ruggedness compared to other trucks and can withstand bad road terrain. Overall, the influx of Chinese trucks into Nigeria has proven they are some of the best in the market today.

In Nigeria, you’ll find several types of Chines trucks on our roads today. Companies like Dangote and private owners who run truck businesses use these trucks for deliveries and other stuff.

Below are some of the best Chinese truck brands you’ll spot in Nigeria today.

1. FAW Trucks

China FAW Group Corp., Ltd. is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Changchun, Jilin. Founded in 1953, it is currently China’s second largest of the “Big Four” state-owned car manufacturers, together with SAIC Motor, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Changan Automobile. 

FAW is one of the largest truck manufacturers in China, with a wide range of heavy-duty, medium-duty, and light-duty trucks.

2. Sinotruk Trucks

Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Limited is a Hong Kong truck manufacturer incorporated in 2007. The subsidiaries of Sinotruk (Hong Kong) manufacture trucks in Mainland China. Its parent company, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (a.k.a. Sinotruk Group or CNHTC), is a Chinese state-owned heavy truck manufacturer headquartered in Jinan, Shandong Province. Sinotruk is known for its heavy-duty trucks, particularly its HOWO series, which are commonly used for long-distance transportation and heavy construction work.

3. Dongfeng Trucks

Dongfeng Motor Corporation Ltd. is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei. Founded in 1969, it is currently the third largest of the “Big Four” state-owned car manufacturers of China, namely: SAIC Motor, FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Changan Automobile, with car sales of 5.37 million, 3.50 million, 3.28 million and 2.30 million in 2021 respectively. 

Dongfeng is another major Chinese truck brand, with a diverse range of commercial vehicles including dump trucks, tractor units, and cargo trucks.

4. CAMC Trucks

CAMC produces heavy-duty trucks and special-purpose vehicles, such as military, fire, and garbage trucks. CAMC concrete trucks provide the perfect mix of cost and value for money. These trucks are hard at work across the world, delivering concrete in optimum condition.

5. Shaanxi Automobile Group Trucks

Shaanxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd. is a Chinese bus and truck manufacturer with headquarters in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. Being one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in the world, SHACMAN has been producing high-quality products and services for over 50 years. Shaanxi Automobile Group produces a range of heavy-duty trucks, including tractor units, dump trucks, and concrete mixer trucks.

6. JAC Trucks

JAC Motors is a Chinese automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer. The company is based in Hefei, Anhui Province, China. The company produced about 524,000 units in 2021, including 271,800 commercial vehicles and 252,500 passenger vehicles. It also sold 16,800 BEVs in December 2021. JAC is known for its light and medium-duty trucks, including cargo, dump, and pickup trucks.

7. Foton Trucks

BAIC Foton Motor Co., Ltd., known as Foton Motor or Foton, is a Chinese company that designs and manufactures trucks, buses, and sport utility vehicles. It is headquartered in Changping, Beijing, and is a subsidiary of the BAIC Group. Foton produces a range of commercial vehicles, including light-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks.

Conclusion

There are many other trucks from other brands in Nigeria. However, these are some of the most popular Chinese brand trucks you’ll currently find in the country, and companies use these trucks like Dangote and co to facilitate business operations.