Chest freezers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chest freezers by Nigeria reached $56.7 million in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 220 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $56.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $67.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $64.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $63.8M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $37.8M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $55.1M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $48.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 12.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports chest freezers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.4M | 89% |
| Indonesia | $5.9M | 11% |
| Egypt | $116K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.1% |
| United States | $29K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $28K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0% |
| India | $13K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0% |
| Italy | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, close to the world average of $3.82.
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 chest freezers imports (HS 8418.30): 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 8418.30: Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity.
Common questions
What is the value of chest freezers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported chest freezers worth $56.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 220 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply chest freezers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($50.4 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and Egypt (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of chest freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chest freezers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $56.7 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $67.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chest freezers?
The HS code for chest freezers is subheading 8418.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8418 page.
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