Insulating fittings (other materials) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.3 million of insulating fittings (other materials) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 87% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.2 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 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 298 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 277 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 174 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 91 t |
Where Nigeria imports insulating fittings (other materials) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 71% |
| United States | $263K | 7.9% |
| India | $157K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $83K | 2.5% |
| Greece | $81K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $65K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $48K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $44K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 78% below the world average of $9.64, 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 (other materials) imports (HS 8547.90): 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 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings (other materials) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings (other materials) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (8%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $9.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insulating fittings (other materials) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2023 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90. 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 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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