High power three-phase motors imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high power three-phase motors by Nigeria reached $15.2 million in 2024 (725 tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.4 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 | $15.2M | 725 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 741 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 806 t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 776 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 574 t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 457 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 679 t |
Where Nigeria imports high power three-phase motors from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (45%), China (10%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+507% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $6.9M | 45% |
| China | $1.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 9.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| Finland | $898K | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $586K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $529K | 3.5% |
| United States | $495K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $257K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $189K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.02 per kg, 55% above the world average of $13.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported high power three-phase motors worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 725 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to Nigeria?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (10%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 507% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.02 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2019 at $19.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. 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 8501 page.
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