Control transformers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported control transformers worth $3.4 million (259 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.0 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 | $3.4M | 259 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 394 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 410 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 351 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 296 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 451 t |
Where Nigeria imports control transformers from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), China (29%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 35% |
| China | $962K | 29% |
| Italy | $319K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $184K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $153K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $81K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $53K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $50K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $44K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.93 per kg, close to the world average of $11.75.
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 control transformers imports (HS 8504.31): 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 8504.31: Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of control transformers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported control transformers worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 259 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply control transformers to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (29%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average import price of control transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.93 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $11.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control transformers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for control transformers?
The HS code for control transformers is subheading 8504.31. 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 8504 page.
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