Electric heater imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric heater by Nigeria reached $75.2 million in 2024 (21.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $75.2M | 21.2K t |
| 2023 | $80.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $77.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $88.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $61.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $68.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $65.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $48.3M | 7.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports electric heater from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.3M | 78% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| United States | $803K | 1.1% |
| India | $768K | 1% |
| France | $523K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $283K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 27% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 23% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 13% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 12% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 5.6% |
| 8516.32 | Electric hair styling appliances | 5.2% |
| 8516.90 | Heating appliance parts | 4.5% |
| 8516.31 | Electric hair dryers | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, 65% below the world average of $10.19, 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 heater imports (HS 8516): 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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electric heater worth $75.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($58.3 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $10.19 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 heater to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.3 million in 2017 to $75.2 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2021 at $88.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (27% of the value) and 8516.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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