Oil lamp imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil lamp by Nigeria reached $4.3 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.0 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 | $4.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 930 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 894 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 295 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 390 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $931K | 217 t |
Where Nigeria imports oil lamp from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 82% |
| India | $320K | 7.5% |
| Hungary | $165K | 3.9% |
| United States | $62K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $45K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 1% |
| Italy | $41K | 1% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $22K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 79% below the world average of $6.48, 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 oil lamp imports (HS 9405.50): 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 9405.50: Lamps and light fittings: non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of oil lamp imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported oil lamp worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil lamp to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (7%) and Hungary (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil lamp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $6.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil lamp to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $931 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 359%. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil lamp?
The HS code for oil lamp is subheading 9405.50. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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