Ignition system parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported ignition system parts worth $2.4 million (121 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 121 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 131 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 128 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 94 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 147 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 118 t |
Where Nigeria imports ignition system parts from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (36%), China (29%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $876K | 36% |
| China | $694K | 29% |
| Germany | $274K | 11% |
| Slovenia | $190K | 7.8% |
| United States | $123K | 5.1% |
| France | $77K | 3.2% |
| India | $70K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.99 per kg, 75% above the world average of $11.41. 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 ignition system parts imports (HS 8511.90): 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 8511.90: Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ignition system parts worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system parts to Nigeria?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($876 thousand), followed by China (29%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.99 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $11.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ignition system parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system parts?
The HS code for ignition system parts is subheading 8511.90. 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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