Computer imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported computer worth $195.7 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $275.5 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 | $195.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $249.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $260.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $275.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $186.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $216.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $240.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $154.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports computer from
Most of the value came from China (34%), United Kingdom (15%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $66.7M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $30.2M | 15% |
| United States | $27.0M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.5M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $5.2M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $5.0M | 2.6% |
| India | $4.4M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $4.4M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 27% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 26% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 13% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 11% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 10% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 6.7% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 3.2% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $90.07 per kg, 62% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.6 million of computer in 2024 (25 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (33%), Benin (22%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $519K | 33% |
| Benin | $349K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $87K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $65K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $62K | 4% |
| Portugal | $56K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 3.5% |
| Norway | $54K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $30K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported computer worth $195.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($66.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 104 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $90.07 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $154.8 million in 2017 to $195.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $275.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $222.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export computer?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Benin and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $194.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (26% of the value) and 8471.50 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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