Diesel generator sets large imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets large by Nigeria reached $28.9 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $71.6 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 | $28.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $71.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $51.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $43.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $42.6M | 3.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports diesel generator sets large from
Most of the value came from China (43%), India (22%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 43% |
| India | $6.3M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| United States | $907K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $656K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $546K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $523K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $271K | 0.9% |
| France | $209K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.74 per kg, 20% below the world average of $13.44, 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.
Diesel generator sets large exports from Nigeria
Exports of diesel generator sets large by Nigeria reached $3.0 million in 2024 (158 tonnes). Ghana alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.6M | 53% |
| Angola | $893K | 30% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $331K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $105K | 3.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $90K | 3% |
| Benin | $5K | 0.2% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria diesel generator sets large imports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported diesel generator sets large worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by India (22%) and the United Kingdom (18%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.74 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $13.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel generator sets large to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.6 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $71.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Angola and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. 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 8502 page.
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