Circuit protection devices imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $9.6 million of circuit protection devices in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 108% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $9.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 776 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 557 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 630 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 431 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 406 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 409 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 279 t |
Where Nigeria imports circuit protection devices from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United Arab Emirates (31%), Netherlands (4%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $339K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $318K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $298K | 3.1% |
| France | $288K | 3% |
| United States | $204K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $200K | 2.1% |
| India | $171K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $82K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 91% below the world average of $44.35, 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 circuit protection devices imports (HS 8536.30): 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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit protection devices imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported circuit protection devices worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit protection devices to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (31%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $44.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit protection devices to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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