Color television sets imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of color television sets by Nigeria reached $174.2 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $174.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $174.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $157.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $180.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $143.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $172.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $123.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $68.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports color television sets from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+650% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $140.7M | 81% |
| Indonesia | $19.6M | 11% |
| Egypt | $8.3M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $508K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $433K | 0.3% |
| United States | $426K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $224K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $168K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.99 per kg, 46% below the world average of $23.98, 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.
Color television sets exports from Nigeria
Exports of color television sets by Nigeria reached $238 thousand in 2024 (50 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $184K | 77% |
| Angola | $37K | 16% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $4K | 1.5% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.6% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.6% |
| Togo | $1K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.4% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria color television sets imports (HS 8528.72): 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 8528.72: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of color television sets imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported color television sets worth $174.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply color television sets to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($140.7 million), followed by Indonesia (11%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of color television sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.99 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $23.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of color television sets to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.2 million in 2017 to $174.2 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2021 at $180.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $149.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export color television sets?
Yes. Nigeria exported $238 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Angola and Burkina Faso. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $174.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for color television sets?
The HS code for color television sets is subheading 8528.72. 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 8528 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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