Small electric fans imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $60.2 million of small electric fans in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $60.2M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $40.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $51.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $41.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 6.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports small electric fans from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.3M | 95% |
| India | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $966K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $71K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $63K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $60K | 0.1% |
| United States | $48K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 46% below the world average of $7.08, 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 small electric fans imports (HS 8414.51): 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 8414.51: Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W.
Common questions
What is the value of small electric fans imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported small electric fans worth $60.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply small electric fans to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($57.3 million), followed by India (2%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of small electric fans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $7.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small electric fans to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $60.2 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for small electric fans?
The HS code for small electric fans is subheading 8414.51. 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 8414 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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