Air conditioner imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $233.0 million of air conditioner in 2024 (43.7 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $233.0M | 43.7K t |
| 2023 | $221.0M | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $217.6M | 40.2K t |
| 2021 | $237.7M | 43.2K t |
| 2020 | $177.5M | 36.5K t |
| 2019 | $196.3M | 37.8K t |
| 2018 | $143.6M | 26.7K t |
| 2017 | $115.0M | 22.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports air conditioner from
China alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $190.6M | 82% |
| India | $8.3M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $6.8M | 2.9% |
| United States | $4.7M | 2% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 2% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.8M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 75% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 15% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 6.4% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 2.3% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 1.2% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.33 per kg, 46% below the world average of $9.92, 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.
Air conditioner exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $668 thousand of air conditioner in 2024 (94 tonnes). Most of it went to Sierra Leone (24%), Liberia (23%), Equatorial Guinea (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | $162K | 24% |
| Liberia | $152K | 23% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $80K | 12% |
| United States | $66K | 9.9% |
| Benin | $60K | 9% |
| Niger | $48K | 7.2% |
| Togo | $45K | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $25K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $19K | 2.9% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria air conditioner imports (HS 8415): 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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported air conditioner worth $233.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($190.6 million), followed by India (4%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.33 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air conditioner to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.0 million in 2017 to $233.0 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2021 at $237.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $192.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export air conditioner?
Yes. Nigeria exported $668 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sierra Leone, Liberia and Equatorial Guinea. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $232.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (75% of the value) and 8415.90 (15%).
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