Calculator imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $116.3 million of calculator in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 99% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $116.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $58.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $64.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $82.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $46.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 834 t |
| 2018 | $21.7M | 429 t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 217 t |
Where Nigeria imports calculator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $113.2M | 97% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $340K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $231K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $172K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $147K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $141K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $131K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $112K | 0.1% |
| France | $99K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8470
| 8470.50 | Cash registers | 93% |
| 8470.10 | Pocket calculators | 3.4% |
| 8470.21 | Printing calculators | 1.4% |
| 8470.29 | Desktop calculators | 1.2% |
| 8470.90 | Calculating machines (other types) | 0.6% |
| 8470.30 | Calculating machines: non-electronic | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8470.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.56 per kg, 64% below the world average of $65.84, 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 calculator imports (HS 8470): 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 8470: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of calculator imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported calculator worth $116.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculator to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($113.2 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Brazil (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of calculator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.56 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $65.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calculator to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $116.3 million in 2024, an increase of 743%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculator?
The HS code for calculator is heading 8470. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8470.50 (93% of the value) and 8470.10 (3%).
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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