Starter motors imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of starter motors by Nigeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (434 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.6 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 | $3.3M | 434 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 539 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 795 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 527 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 475 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 363 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 396 t |
Where Nigeria imports starter motors from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Italy (20%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $968K | 29% |
| Italy | $667K | 20% |
| United States | $606K | 18% |
| Germany | $356K | 11% |
| Mexico | $171K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 4.4% |
| India | $89K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $86K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $50K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.70 per kg, 47% below the world average of $14.54, 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.
Starter motors exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported starter motors worth $246 thousand (3 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $241K | 98% |
| Germany | $3K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported starter motors worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 434 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($968 thousand), followed by Italy (20%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.70 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $14.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starter motors to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export starter motors?
Yes. Nigeria exported $246 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Germany and Mauritius. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. 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 8511 page.
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