Electric meters imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.2 million of electric meters in 2024 (613 tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $36.7 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 | $19.2M | 613 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 422 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 459 t |
| 2021 | $36.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 939 t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 242 t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 252 t |
Where Nigeria imports electric meters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 84% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 11% |
| South Korea | $198K | 1% |
| Singapore | $189K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $186K | 1% |
| India | $79K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.2% |
| United States | $36K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.24 per kg, 38% below the world average of $50.36, 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 meters imports (HS 9028.30): 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 9028.30: Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of electric meters imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electric meters worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 613 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric meters to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.24 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $50.36 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 meters to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $36.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric meters?
The HS code for electric meters is subheading 9028.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9028 page.
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