Communication apparatus (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.2 million of communication apparatus (other) in 2024 (416 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.7 million.
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 | $19.2M | 416 t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 813 t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 66 t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 51 t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 78 t |
Where Nigeria imports communication apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (25%), Mexico (18%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.9M | 25% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 18% |
| China | $2.7M | 14% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 10% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $939K | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $818K | 4.3% |
| Norway | $429K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $379K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $279K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.18 per kg, 60% below the world average of $114.21, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported communication apparatus (other) worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Mexico (18%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 681% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.18 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $114.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
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