Flashlight imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $46.3 million of flashlight in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $92.4 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 | $46.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $52.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $65.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $81.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $68.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $73.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $74.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $92.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports flashlight from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.4M | 98% |
| Kenya | $201K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $132K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $87K | 0.2% |
| France | $60K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $50K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.1% |
| United States | $29K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $27K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8513
| 8513.10 | Lamps: portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512) | 100% |
| 8513.90 | Flashlight parts | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, 68% below the world average of $15.05, 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 flashlight imports (HS 8513): 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 8513: Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g. dry batteries, accumulators, magnetos), excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512.
Common questions
What is the value of flashlight imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported flashlight worth $46.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply flashlight to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($45.4 million), followed by Kenya (0%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of flashlight per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $15.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flashlight to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $92.4 million in 2017 to $46.3 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $92.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for flashlight?
The HS code for flashlight is heading 8513. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8513.10 (100% of the value) and 8513.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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