Electrical machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported electrical machinery worth $25.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.6 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 | $25.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $45.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $33.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 324 t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 405 t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 441 t |
Where Nigeria imports electrical machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), United States (7%), United Kingdom (6%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 47% |
| United States | $1.8M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Pakistan | $906K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $878K | 3.5% |
| India | $815K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $349K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 87% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 7.2% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 2.9% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 2% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.97 per kg, 81% below the world average of $74.10, 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.
Electrical machinery exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported electrical machinery worth $297 thousand (12 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), Italy (22%), Switzerland (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $122K | 41% |
| Italy | $66K | 22% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 6.6% |
| Togo | $16K | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15K | 5.2% |
| Norway | $11K | 3.7% |
| Benin | $10K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $8K | 2.7% |
| Niger | $7K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $5K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electrical machinery worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by the United States (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.97 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $45.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Nigeria exported $297 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Switzerland. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (87% of the value) and 8543.90 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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