Generator imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported generator worth $356.6 million (45.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $457.6 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 | $356.6M | 45.2K t |
| 2023 | $398.1M | 52.7K t |
| 2022 | $457.6M | 66.4K t |
| 2021 | $381.9M | 78.2K t |
| 2020 | $299.1M | 64.9K t |
| 2019 | $350.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2018 | $265.8M | 24.1K t |
| 2017 | $189.9M | 14.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports generator from
China alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $192.1M | 54% |
| South Korea | $61.1M | 17% |
| India | $20.9M | 5.9% |
| Austria | $19.3M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $16.1M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11.3M | 3.2% |
| United States | $7.8M | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $5.5M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $4.4M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 44% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 33% |
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 8.1% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 8.1% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 7% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.3% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, 25% below the world average of $10.49, 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.
Generator exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $4.9 million of generator in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (33%), Angola (18%), Cote d'Ivoire (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.6M | 33% |
| Angola | $894K | 18% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $725K | 15% |
| Belgium | $450K | 9.2% |
| Benin | $304K | 6.2% |
| Niger | $286K | 5.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $141K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 2.7% |
| Liberia | $106K | 2.2% |
| Lesotho | $105K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported generator worth $356.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($192.1 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $10.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of generator to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $189.9 million in 2017 to $356.6 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $457.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $337.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export generator?
Yes. Nigeria exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Angola and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $351.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8502.20 (44% of the value) and 8502.39 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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