Audio equipment parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.7 million of audio equipment parts in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $6.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 851 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 883 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 904 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 587 t |
Where Nigeria imports audio equipment parts from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 84% |
| United Kingdom | $518K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $94K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $81K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $75K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $59K | 0.9% |
| France | $50K | 0.8% |
| India | $49K | 0.7% |
| United States | $42K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 80% below the world average of $16.56, 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 audio equipment parts imports (HS 8518.90): 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 8518.90: Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518.
Common questions
What is the value of audio equipment parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported audio equipment parts worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply audio equipment parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of audio equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $16.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of audio equipment parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2023 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for audio equipment parts?
The HS code for audio equipment parts is subheading 8518.90. 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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