Refrigerator imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported refrigerator worth $174.9 million (47.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $174.9M | 47.2K t |
| 2023 | $177.7M | 44.2K t |
| 2022 | $205.5M | 46.3K t |
| 2021 | $197.2M | 51.3K t |
| 2020 | $141.7M | 37.5K t |
| 2019 | $176.5M | 49.8K t |
| 2018 | $164.9M | 41.3K t |
| 2017 | $111.0M | 29.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports refrigerator from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $118.3M | 68% |
| Indonesia | $13.5M | 7.7% |
| India | $9.8M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 3% |
| United States | $4.5M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 2% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 32% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 23% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 11% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 9.7% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 8.3% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 8.3% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 4.3% |
| 8418.61 | Heat pump units | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 49% below the world average of $7.19, 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.
Refrigerator exports from Nigeria
Exports of refrigerator by Nigeria reached $207 thousand in 2024 (128 tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (28%), Niger (25%), Senegal (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $59K | 28% |
| Niger | $52K | 25% |
| Senegal | $46K | 22% |
| Mauritius | $27K | 13% |
| Angola | $8K | 3.7% |
| United States | $7K | 3.3% |
| Gambia | $3K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported refrigerator worth $174.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($118.3 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigerator to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.0 million in 2017 to $174.9 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $205.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $168.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export refrigerator?
Yes. Nigeria exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Niger and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $174.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8418.30 (32% of the value) and 8418.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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