Upright freezers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported upright freezers worth $7.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 133% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $7.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 920 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 770 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 826 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 513 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 563 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 465 t |
Where Nigeria imports upright freezers from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.6M | 60% |
| China | $2.5M | 33% |
| Turkey | $114K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $111K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $95K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $69K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $43K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.3% |
| France | $18K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.30, 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 upright freezers imports (HS 8418.40): 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 8418.40: Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity.
Common questions
What is the value of upright freezers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported upright freezers worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 133% on 2023.
Which countries supply upright freezers to Nigeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (33%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of upright freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of upright freezers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 278%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for upright freezers?
The HS code for upright freezers is subheading 8418.40. 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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