Plugs and sockets imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported plugs and sockets worth $27.3 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $52.3 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 | $27.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $52.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $48.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $43.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 7.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports plugs and sockets from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.7M | 91% |
| France | $509K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $479K | 1.8% |
| United States | $328K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $281K | 1% |
| Germany | $188K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $165K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $86K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 0.3% |
| India | $67K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 86% below the world average of $36.14, 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 plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plugs and sockets worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by France (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $52.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. 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 8536 page.
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