Electrical insulators imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported electrical insulators worth $4.5 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.8 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 | $4.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports electrical insulators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 59% |
| India | $1.3M | 29% |
| Italy | $148K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $114K | 2.5% |
| United States | $90K | 2% |
| Turkey | $75K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.3% |
| Luxembourg | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Insulators (other materials) | 72% |
| 8546.20 | Ceramic insulators | 22% |
| 8546.10 | Glass insulators | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 53% below the world average of $5.96, 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 electrical insulators imports (HS 8546): 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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electrical insulators worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (29%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $5.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical insulators to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2022 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (72% of the value) and 8546.20 (22%).
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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