Household refrigerators imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported household refrigerators worth $14.4 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.9 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 | $14.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 4.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports household refrigerators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 77% |
| India | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| Thailand | $653K | 4.5% |
| Pakistan | $335K | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $247K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $238K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $105K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $79K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $78K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 35% below the world average of $5.14, 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 household refrigerators imports (HS 8418.21): 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 8418.21: Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported household refrigerators worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by India (10%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $5.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of household refrigerators to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators?
The HS code for household refrigerators is subheading 8418.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8418 page.
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