Electrical switches imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $32.9 million of electrical switches in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $42.2 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 | $32.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $42.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 5.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports electrical switches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.9M | 70% |
| India | $3.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $741K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $624K | 1.9% |
| United States | $570K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $431K | 1.3% |
| France | $427K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $282K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $266K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.84 per kg, 89% below the world average of $51.50, 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 switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electrical switches worth $32.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($22.9 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.84 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $51.50 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 switches to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $32.9 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $42.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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