Diesel generator sets small imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets small by Nigeria reached $25.1 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.6 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 | $25.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $47.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $72.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports diesel generator sets small from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.3M | 57% |
| India | $8.1M | 32% |
| Japan | $972K | 3.9% |
| Niger | $314K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $274K | 1.1% |
| United States | $164K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $153K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $143K | 0.6% |
| France | $132K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $117K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, 23% below the world average of $7.38, 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 small exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported diesel generator sets small worth $1.0 million (747 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (38%), Belgium (34%), Liberia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $394K | 39% |
| Belgium | $345K | 34% |
| Liberia | $106K | 10% |
| Niger | $68K | 6.7% |
| Benin | $60K | 5.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $51K | 5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria diesel generator sets small imports (HS 8502.11): 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 8502.11: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets small imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported diesel generator sets small worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by India (32%) and Japan (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $7.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets small to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $72.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export diesel generator sets small?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Belgium and Liberia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets small?
The HS code for diesel generator sets small is subheading 8502.11. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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