Electricity exports from Nigeria: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, Nigeria exported electricity worth $164.1 million. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164.1M | - |
| 2023 | $171.9M | - |
| 2022 | $155.2M | - |
| 2021 | $145.7M | - |
| 2020 | $160.2M | - |
| 2019 | $178.9M | - |
| 2018 | $138.2M | - |
Where Nigeria exports electricity to
The largest buyer markets were Benin (44%), Togo (37%), Niger (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $71.6M | 44% |
| Togo | $59.9M | 37% |
| Niger | $32.5M | 20% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria electricity exports (HS 2716): 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 2716: Electrical energy.
Common questions
What is the value of electricity exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported electricity worth $164.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 47th of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy electricity from Nigeria?
Benin was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($71.6 million), followed by Togo (37%) and Niger (20%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
How have exports of electricity from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $138.2 million in 2018 to $164.1 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $178.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $159.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electricity?
The HS code for electricity is heading 2716. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2716.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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