Nickel-cadmium batteries imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel-cadmium batteries by Nigeria reached $3.8 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $3.8M | 145 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 249 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 289 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 145 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 132 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 131 t |
Where Nigeria imports nickel-cadmium batteries from
Most of the value came from Sweden (43%), United States (17%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.6M | 43% |
| United States | $633K | 17% |
| India | $430K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $358K | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $252K | 6.6% |
| China | $138K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $134K | 3.5% |
| France | $75K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 1% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.30 per kg, close to the world average of $25.85.
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 nickel-cadmium batteries imports (HS 8507.30): 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 8507.30: Electric accumulators: nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of nickel-cadmium batteries imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported nickel-cadmium batteries worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel-cadmium batteries to Nigeria?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (17%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel-cadmium batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $25.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel-cadmium batteries to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel-cadmium batteries?
The HS code for nickel-cadmium batteries is subheading 8507.30. 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.
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