Capacitor imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported capacitor worth $2.4 million (421 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.1 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 | $2.4M | 421 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 299 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 384 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 572 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 348 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 455 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 610 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 415 t |
Where Nigeria imports capacitor from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 61% |
| Egypt | $477K | 20% |
| Finland | $103K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $64K | 2.6% |
| India | $53K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $50K | 2% |
| Sweden | $44K | 1.8% |
| United States | $39K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $23K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8532
| 8532.25 | Paper and plastic capacitors | 28% |
| 8532.24 | Multilayer ceramic capacitors | 20% |
| 8532.10 | Power capacitors | 18% |
| 8532.22 | Aluminum electrolytic capacitors | 12% |
| 8532.29 | Fixed capacitors (other) | 12% |
| 8532.23 | Single-layer ceramic capacitors | 4.7% |
| 8532.30 | Variable capacitors | 4.4% |
| 8532.90 | Capacitor parts | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8532.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.81 per kg, 91% below the world average of $64.04, 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 capacitor imports (HS 8532): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8532: Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set).
Common questions
What is the value of capacitor imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported capacitor worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 421 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply capacitor to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Finland (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of capacitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $64.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of capacitor to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for capacitor?
The HS code for capacitor is heading 8532. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8532.25 (28% of the value) and 8532.24 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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