Refrigeration equipment (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $17.0 million of refrigeration equipment (other) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports refrigeration equipment (other) from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Italy (18%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+917% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 28% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 18% |
| United States | $2.1M | 13% |
| India | $1.7M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| France | $1.2M | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $212K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $207K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $204K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.73 per kg, 31% below the world average of $18.57, 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 refrigeration equipment (other) imports (HS 8418.69): 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 8418.69: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration equipment (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration equipment (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Italy (18%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 917% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration equipment (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.73 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigeration equipment (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration equipment (other)?
The HS code for refrigeration equipment (other) is subheading 8418.69. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8418 page.
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