Battery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $77.2 million of battery in 2024 (40.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $103.1 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 | $77.2M | 40.0K t |
| 2023 | $81.0M | 40.1K t |
| 2022 | $71.5M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $93.2M | 42.7K t |
| 2020 | $103.1M | 52.6K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $25.3M | 4.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports battery from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.2M | 95% |
| Hong Kong | $782K | 1% |
| United States | $549K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $294K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $268K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $267K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $261K | 0.3% |
| India | $249K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $159K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $122K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 80% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 12% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 8.3% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0.2% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0.1% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0.1% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, 75% below the world average of $7.83, 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 battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported battery worth $77.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($73.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (1%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of battery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.3 million in 2017 to $77.2 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2020 at $103.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (80% of the value) and 8506.80 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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