Market Forecast By Voltage (Low, Medium, High), By Types (AC, DC), By Applications (Pump, Fan, Conveyor, Compressors & Others), By End-Users (Industrial Processing, Commercial HVAC, Automotive, Consumer Appliances, Power Generation & Others (Defense, Agriculture, Waste Water Management)) and competitive landscape
Product Code: ETC002394 | Publication Date: Dec 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the
Report Name | Nigeria Electric Motor Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 8.9% |
Growing Sector | Power Generation & Agriculture Mechanization |
The Nigeria Electric Motor Market report thoroughly covers the market by types, by power output, by voltage, by application, and by end-user. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Nigeria Electric Motor Market is accelerating during the last few years with the expansion of industrialization, energy demand, and government-backed infrastructure projects. Nigeria stands strongly in the presence of oil & gas refineries, cement industries, and agro-processing plants significantly drives motor demand. Also, the rise of electric cars and the need for sustainable transportation is another factor that is expected to drive demand in this industry.
Below mentioned some major growth drivers and their impacts on the market:
Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why it Matters |
Oil & Gas and Cement Sector Expansion | Industrial machinery, Compressors, Pumps | Cement plants (Dangote, Lafarge) and oil refineries of Nigeria which require heavy-duty integral horsepower motors. |
Agricultural Mechanization | Agriculture, Pumps, Conveyors | Large-scale mechanized farming in maize, cassava, and rice creates demand for irrigation pumps and conveyor motors. |
Power Generation & Distribution | Utilities, Industrial | Electricity capacity is rising (hydropower in Mambila, gas power plants) which expands demand for medium- and high-voltage motors. |
Urbanization & Housing Growth | HVAC, Consumer appliances | Real estate boom in Lagos & Abuja drives HVAC adoption with efficient AC motors. |
Water & Irrigation Projects | Utilities, Mining, Agriculture | Federal government irrigation schemes push demand for high-voltage pumping motors. |
Nigeria Electric Motor Market Size is expected to develop at a strong CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period 2025-2031. Government is supporting Nigeria in this industry through initiating the “Power Sector Recovery Program” due to which adoption across HVAC systems, water pumping, and consumer appliances. The agricultural mechanization initiatives of Nigeria and industrial diversification under the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) further strengthen the demand outlook. Furthermore, industrial expansion is growing in cement, agro-processing, and oil & gas significantly contributes to demand.
Below mentioned some major restraints and their influence on the market dynamics:
Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What this Means |
Heavy Import Dependence | All Segments | Motors are mainly imported from Asia and Europe, exposing the sector to forex volatility. |
Unstable Power Supply | Industrial & Commercial | Erratic grid supply requires additional backup systems, raising overall costs. |
High Inflation & Currency Depreciation | SMEs & Consumers | Motor adoption becomes price-sensitive, especially for SMEs in agro and manufacturing. |
Lack of Local Manufacturing | Industrial, Utilities | Minimal domestic motor production limits faster supply and servicing. |
Policy Uncertainty & Bureaucracy | Power generation, Infrastructure | Delays in energy and irrigation projects lower the demand cycles. |
Nigeria Electric Motor Industry is affected by the several challenges which need to be addressed for continual growth such as dependency on imports, volatile Naira affecting affordability of high-efficiency motors, and lack of local manufacturing facilities. Other major obstacles include the limited technical expertise in advanced automation and IoT-based motor systems restricts industrial adoption. Power shortages and frequent outages necessitate motors with protective and backup features, raising costs.
There are some major trends shown in the market:
Some latent opportunities in the Nigeria Electric Motor Industry are:
There are some top players contributing in the Nigeria Electric Motor Market Growth are:
Company Name | ABB |
Established Year | 1988 |
Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland |
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This company supplies premium efficiency motors across Nigeria’s cement and power sectors, with strong adoption in water utilities and renewable projects.
Company Name | Siemens |
Established Year | 1847 |
Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
Official Website | Click Here |
This company provides a wide range of medium- and low-voltage motors for Nigeria’s oil & gas and power generation industries, also supporting industrial automation.
Company Name | WEG |
Established Year | 1961 |
Headquarters | Jaragua do Sul, Brazil |
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This company majorly focus on agro-processing and cement industries in Nigeria, leveraging Brazil’s trade ties to supply durable industrial motors.
Company Name | Schneider Electric |
Established Year | 1836 |
Headquarters | Rueil-Malmaison, France |
Official Website | Click Here |
This company offers smart automation and motor control solutions integrated into Nigeria’s urban infrastructure and HVAC projects.
Company Name | Teco Electric & Machinery Co. |
Established Year | 1956 |
Headquarters | Taipei, Taiwan |
Official Website | Click Here |
This company delivers industrial-grade motors widely used in pumps and conveyor systems for agriculture and mining in Nigeria.
According to Nigerian Government Data, several initiatives are introduced in the Nigeria Electric Motor Market for instance energy-efficiency regulations through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), who is pushing industries towards the high-efficiency motor adoption. Federal incentives under the National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy (NREEEP) encourage the use of IE3 motors. Subsidies for agro-mechanization projects under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s agricultural funding schemes drive demand for pumps and conveyor motors. Power infrastructure reforms also require compliance with higher-performance motor standards in utilities.
Nigeria Electric Motor Market is predicted to witness healthy growth in the forthcoming years due to strong demand from cement, oil & gas, and agriculture sectors. There are many major drivers which are continued to push the growth of market such as rising renewable projects, urbanization-driven HVAC adoption, and integration of smart motor systems. Also, the local servicing hubs and distributor partnerships will reduce downtime and build resilience. Further, government-backed energy efficiency policies and mechanization initiatives ensure steady demand through 2031.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Sachin, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, AC motors are expected to dominate the market. This dominance is expected to continue in the foreseeable future, with AC electric motors being preferred in most industries for their energy efficiency. In contrast, DC electric motors will continue to face challenges in penetrating the market due to their high initial costs.
Integral horsepower motors are set to hold the largest Nigeria Electric Motor Market Share, as these are widely used in cement plants, agro-industrial machinery, and oil refineries. Fractional horsepower motors remain relevant in consumer appliances and small-scale equipment, but large-scale industrial adoption drives integral motor dominance.
Medium-voltage motors dominate due to their necessity in cement, oil & gas, and irrigation projects. While low-voltage motors are popular in appliances and small-scale machinery, medium-voltage motors serve the backbone of Nigeria’s industrial growth, balancing efficiency and durability.
Pumps are the most purchased application fuelled by applications in irrigation, oil refineries, and water supply projects. Compressors and conveyors remain strong contributors in cement and agro-industrial facilities, but the critical role of pumps in Nigeria’s energy and water sectors ensures their dominance.
Industrial machinery is projected to dominate as cement plants, oil refineries, and agro-processing units drive large-scale motor demand. While HVAC and consumer appliances are growing segments, the scale of industrial activity ensures industrial machinery remains the leading end-user category.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1. Report Description |
2.2. Key Highlights of The Report |
2.3. Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4. Research Methodology |
2.5. Assumptions |
3. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Overview |
3.1. Nigeria Country Indicators |
3.2. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
3.3. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenue Share, By Voltage, 2021 & 2031F |
3.4. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenue Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.5. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenue Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenue Share, By End-Users, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7. Nigeria Electric Motor Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.8. Nigeria Electric Motor Market - Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Dynamics |
4.1. Impact Analysis |
4.2. Market Drivers |
4.3. Market Restraints |
5. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Trends |
6. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Overview, By Voltage |
6.1. Nigeria Low Voltage Electric Motor Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
6.2. Nigeria Medium Voltage Electric Motor Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
6.3. Nigeria High Voltage Electric Motor Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
7. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Overview, By Types |
7.1. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By AC Type, 2021-2031F |
7.2. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By DC Type, 2021-2031F |
8. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Overview, By Applications |
8.1. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Pump Application, 2021-2031F |
8.2. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Fan Application, 2021-2031F |
8.3. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Conveyor Application, 2021-2031F |
8.4. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Compressors Application, 2021-2031F |
8.5. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Other Applications, 2021-2031F |
9. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Overview, By End-Users |
9.1. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Industrial Processing, 2021-2031F |
9.2. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Commercial HVAC, 2021-2031F |
9.3. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
9.4. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Consumer Appliances, 2021-2031F |
9.5. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Power Generation, 2021-2031F |
9.6. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenues, By Others, 2021-2031F |
10. Nigeria Electric Motor Market - Key Performance Indicators |
11. Nigeria Electric Motor Market - Opportunity Assessment |
11.1. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2031F |
11.2. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2031F |
12. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Competitive Landscape |
12.1. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
12.2. Nigeria Electric Motor Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating & Technical Parameters |
13. Company Profiles |
14. Key Recommendations |
15. Disclaimer |
Market Forecast By Voltage (Low, Medium, High), By Types (AC, DC), By Applications (Pump, Fan, Conveyor, Compressors & Others), By End-Users (Industrial Processing, Commercial HVAC, Automotive, Consumer Appliances, Power Generation & Others (Defense, Agriculture, Waste Water Management)) and competitive landscape
Product Code: ETC002394 | Publication Date: Apr 2020 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In the year 2021, China was the largest exporter in terms of value, followed by Germany. It has registered a decline of -44.31% over the previous year. While Germany registered a growth of 28.98% as compare to the previous year. In the year 2017 China was the largest exporter followed by Germany. In term of Herfindahl Index, which measures the competitiveness of countries exporting, Nigeria has the Herfindahl index of 5056 in 2017 which signifies high concentration also in 2021 it registered a Herfindahl index of 5809 which signifies high concentration in the market.
The Nigeria Electric Motor Market is progressing faster with the latest developments emphasized on growing efficiency and decreasing costs. One of the most noteworthy advancements is the introduction of energy-efficient motors which help businesses save money and decrease their carbon footprint. Another development in the market is the shift towards locally created electric motors. This development not only aids to support local industries, but it also decreases import costs, which ultimately lead to affordable products for consumers. Furthermore, there is a rise in demand for specialized electric motors which are designed to align with particular needs of industry. For instance, some manufacturers develop explosion-proof motors which are appropriate to use in hazardous environments like oil rigs or chemical plants. These developments are the reason behind the Nigeria Electric Motor Market Growth.
Nigeria Electric Motor Market report thoroughly covers the market by voltage, types, applications, and end-users. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Nigeria Electric Motor Market is projected to grow over the coming year. Nigeria Electric Motor Market report is a part of our periodical regional publication Africa Electric Motor Market outlook report. 6W tracks the electric motor market for over 60 countries with individual country-wise market opportunity assessment and publishes with the report titled Global Electric Motor Market outlook report annually.
Nigeria Electric Motor Market is expected to witness tremendous growth over the forecast period due to the rising electrification and automation of the industrial processes, growing automobiles sales, rising need for technologically advanced electric motors, rising demand for energy-saving high-efficiency motors coupled with the government focus to reduce carbon emissions into the environment would promote the growth of the electric motor market.
According to 6Wresearch, the Nigeria Electric Motor Market size is anticipated to register substantial growth during the forecast period 2020-2026. Nigeria’s economy is likely to witness a downfall during 2020 due to the spread of global pandemic coronavirus and is likely to obstruct the electric motor market growth. However, during the initial months of 2021, the Nigerian economy is expected to revive which would promote the growth of the electric motor market. The growth in the electric motor market is mainly attributed by factors such as rising levels of electricity consumption in the commercial sectors, and growing demand for automotive electric motors owing to stringent regulations towards reducing the air pollution levels would boost the demand for electric motors in the coming years.
The coronavirus pandemic affected the Electric Motor Market in Nigeria the way it affected other markets in the world. The lockdown imposed by the government of the country and social distancing brought reduction in demand for these electric motors since a number of manufacturing plants shut down. Furthermore, disruptions to supply chain caused by the border closures and travel restrictions resulted in cancellations and delays of orders, which affected both local importers and manufacturers. On the contrary, the coronavirus pandemic created opportunities for growth and innovation within the sector. There was a growth in demand for these electric vehicles owing to the rising awareness regarding environmental sustainability during this time.
There are numerous players in the market but it is dominated by some and these players are:
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, the AC segment is anticipated to grow in the market due to the widespread use of AC in many applications.
Based on end-users, the automotive and HVAC segment would dominate the market due to increasing government initiatives to promote the adoption of electric vehicles coupled with the rising need for reducing operational costs and carbon footprint would attribute to the strong growth of electric motor market in Nigeria.
Nigeria Electric motor Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments: