Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid starter batteries by Nigeria reached $27.0 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $105.9 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 | $27.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $59.2M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $68.2M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $99.5M | 48.1K t |
| 2020 | $105.9M | 59.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 12.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports lead-acid starter batteries from
Most of the value came from South Korea (49%), China (33%), Malaysia (5%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $13.2M | 49% |
| China | $8.9M | 33% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 5% |
| United States | $840K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $477K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $450K | 1.7% |
| India | $411K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $297K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $264K | 1% |
| France | $247K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported lead-acid starter batteries worth $453 thousand (598 tonnes). Benin alone took 77% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $351K | 78% |
| Niger | $85K | 19% |
| Togo | $18K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by China (33%) and Malaysia (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $105.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Nigeria exported $453 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Niger and Togo. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $26.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 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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