Display refrigeration units imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of display refrigeration units by Nigeria reached $14.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.4 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 | $14.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $37.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports display refrigeration units from
Most of the value came from India (32%), China (26%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.7M | 32% |
| China | $3.8M | 26% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 9% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 7.2% |
| Luxembourg | $910K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $811K | 5.6% |
| Romania | $526K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $327K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $305K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $225K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.71 per kg, close to the world average of $8.08.
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 display refrigeration units imports (HS 8418.50): 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 8418.50: Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment: for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like).
Common questions
What is the value of display refrigeration units imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported display refrigeration units worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply display refrigeration units to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (26%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of display refrigeration units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.71 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $8.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of display refrigeration units to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $37.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for display refrigeration units?
The HS code for display refrigeration units is subheading 8418.50. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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