Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $94.6 million (26.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $94.6M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $103.2M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $110.4M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $115.7M | 29.1K t |
| 2020 | $90.4M | 27.4K t |
| 2019 | $74.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $67.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $51.0M | 12.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports lead-acid traction batteries from
India alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $71.6M | 76% |
| China | $16.3M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| United States | $650K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $335K | 0.4% |
| France | $323K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $316K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $197K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $181K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid traction batteries exports from Nigeria
Exports of lead-acid traction batteries by Nigeria reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Ghana alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $3.2M | 94% |
| Niger | $202K | 5.9% |
| Benin | $7K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $94.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($71.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.0 million in 2017 to $94.6 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2021 at $115.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export lead-acid traction batteries?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Niger and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $91.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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?
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