Insulating fittings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.2 million of insulating fittings in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 83% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.7 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 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 337 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 299 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 266 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 226 t |
Where Nigeria imports insulating fittings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 69% |
| United States | $485K | 9.4% |
| India | $168K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $155K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $145K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $122K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $103K | 2% |
| Greece | $81K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $65K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8547
| 8547.90 | Insulating fittings (other materials) | 65% |
| 8547.10 | Ceramic insulating fittings | 27% |
| 8547.20 | Plastic insulating fittings | 8.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8547.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 85% below the world average of $18.88, 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 insulating fittings imports (HS 8547): 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 8547: Insulating fittings; for electrical machines, appliances, equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546, electrical conduit tubing and joints therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported insulating fittings worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (9%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $18.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulating fittings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $31.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings?
The HS code for insulating fittings is heading 8547. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8547.90 (65% of the value) and 8547.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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