Washing machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of washing machine by Nigeria reached $29.7 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $29.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $31.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 3.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports washing machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.3M | 82% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $649K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $553K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $248K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $196K | 0.7% |
| United States | $153K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $85K | 0.3% |
| India | $73K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8450
| 8450.20 | Large capacity washing machines | 32% |
| 8450.11 | Fully automatic washing machines (small) | 28% |
| 8450.12 | Washing machines with dryer (small) | 22% |
| 8450.19 | Semi-automatic washing machines (small) | 12% |
| 8450.90 | Washing machine parts | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8450.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, close to the world average of $4.36.
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 washing machine imports (HS 8450): 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 8450: Household or laundry-type washing machines; including machines which both wash and dry.
Common questions
What is the value of washing machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported washing machine worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply washing machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of washing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of washing machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for washing machine?
The HS code for washing machine is heading 8450. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8450.20 (32% of the value) and 8450.11 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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