Automotive lighting imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported automotive lighting worth $28.5 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $49.0 million.
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 | $28.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $49.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $33.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports automotive lighting from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.8M | 94% |
| Taiwan | $379K | 1.3% |
| India | $371K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $207K | 0.7% |
| United States | $152K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $109K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $76K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $67K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $43K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8512
| 8512.20 | Motor vehicle lights | 75% |
| 8512.30 | Vehicle horns and signals | 13% |
| 8512.90 | Vehicle lighting and wiper parts | 6.9% |
| 8512.40 | Windscreen wipers and defrosters | 2.7% |
| 8512.10 | Bicycle lights | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.41 per kg, 75% below the world average of $25.79, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria automotive lighting imports (HS 8512): 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 8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automotive lighting imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported automotive lighting worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply automotive lighting to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by Taiwan (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of automotive lighting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $25.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of automotive lighting to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $49.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for automotive lighting?
The HS code for automotive lighting is heading 8512. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8512.20 (75% of the value) and 8512.30 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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