Manganese dioxide batteries imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $61.4 million (28.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $101.4 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 | $61.4M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $67.2M | 30.2K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $86.4M | 42.3K t |
| 2020 | $101.4M | 52.1K t |
| 2019 | $42.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports manganese dioxide batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.1M | 98% |
| Hong Kong | $681K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $250K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $171K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $126K | 0.2% |
| India | $46K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.1% |
| United States | $26K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 61% below the world average of $5.44, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria manganese dioxide batteries imports (HS 8506.10): 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 8506.10: Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese dioxide batteries imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $61.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese dioxide batteries to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($60.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (1%) and Singapore (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $5.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manganese dioxide batteries to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $61.4 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2020 at $101.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese dioxide batteries?
The HS code for manganese dioxide batteries is subheading 8506.10. 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 8506 page.
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