Transformer imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $384.2 million of transformer in 2024 (39.8 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $502.4 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 | $384.2M | 39.8K t |
| 2023 | $502.4M | 45.4K t |
| 2022 | $369.3M | 43.3K t |
| 2021 | $259.7M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $220.5M | 75.4K t |
| 2019 | $234.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $237.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $276.8M | 26.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports transformer from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $231.2M | 60% |
| India | $58.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $26.3M | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $11.9M | 3.1% |
| France | $6.9M | 1.8% |
| Oman | $6.3M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $4.1M | 1.1% |
| United States | $3.8M | 1% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 63% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 14% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 7.7% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 5.7% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 4.7% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 3.2% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 1% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.65 per kg, 58% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Transformer exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported transformer worth $4.1 million (690 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 85% |
| Angola | $273K | 6.7% |
| United States | $80K | 2% |
| Norway | $41K | 1% |
| Hungary | $41K | 1% |
| Senegal | $33K | 0.8% |
| Niger | $32K | 0.8% |
| Benin | $29K | 0.7% |
| Togo | $25K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported transformer worth $384.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($231.2 million), followed by India (15%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.65 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $276.8 million in 2017 to $384.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $502.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $310.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export transformer?
Yes. Nigeria exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Angola and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $380.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (63% of the value) and 8504.23 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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