Engine alternators and generators imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported engine alternators and generators worth $3.0 million (318 tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 318 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 302 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 339 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 302 t |
| 2020 | $847K | 236 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 295 t |
| 2017 | $858K | 141 t |
Where Nigeria imports engine alternators and generators from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 59% |
| Singapore | $450K | 15% |
| Germany | $251K | 8.5% |
| United States | $178K | 6% |
| Kenya | $113K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $53K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.34 per kg, 40% below the world average of $15.62, 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.
Engine alternators and generators exports from Nigeria
Exports of engine alternators and generators by Nigeria reached $471 thousand in 2024 (94 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $408K | 87% |
| Mauritius | $46K | 9.8% |
| Kenya | $14K | 3% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.5% |
| Benin | $0K | 0% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria engine alternators and generators imports (HS 8511.50): 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 8511.50: Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine alternators and generators imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported engine alternators and generators worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 318 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine alternators and generators to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Singapore (15%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine alternators and generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.34 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $15.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engine alternators and generators to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $858 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export engine alternators and generators?
Yes. Nigeria exported $471 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Mauritius and Kenya. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine alternators and generators?
The HS code for engine alternators and generators is subheading 8511.50. 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 8511 page.
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