Electric appliance imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric appliance by Nigeria reached $36.0 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% 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 | $36.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 4.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports electric appliance from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.4M | 87% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 6.3% |
| India | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| United States | $150K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $140K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $112K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $71K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $70K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $67K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $59K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8509
| 8509.40 | Food grinders and juice extractors | 82% |
| 8509.80 | Electric kitchen appliances | 9.5% |
| 8509.90 | Kitchen appliance parts | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 73% below the world average of $15.11, 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 electric appliance imports (HS 8509): 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 8509: Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08..
Common questions
What is the value of electric appliance imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electric appliance worth $36.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric appliance to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric appliance per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $15.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric appliance to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $36.0 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric appliance?
The HS code for electric appliance is heading 8509. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8509.40 (81% of the value) and 8509.80 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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