Computer processing units imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $51.4 million of computer processing units in 2024 (201 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $86.7 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 | $51.4M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $60.8M | 338 t |
| 2022 | $75.0M | 346 t |
| 2021 | $86.7M | 450 t |
| 2020 | $55.7M | 382 t |
| 2019 | $52.4M | 523 t |
| 2018 | $67.4M | 546 t |
| 2017 | $40.3M | 334 t |
Where Nigeria imports computer processing units from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Hong Kong (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.9M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.4M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $6.3M | 12% |
| Sweden | $4.7M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 7.2% |
| United States | $3.2M | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.8M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| France | $810K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $256.10 per kg, close to the world average of $281.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer processing units exports from Nigeria
Exports of computer processing units by Nigeria reached $891 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). Israel alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $517K | 58% |
| Benin | $285K | 32% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $25K | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $16K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported computer processing units worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Hong Kong (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $256.10 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $281.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer processing units to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.3 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $86.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export computer processing units?
Yes. Nigeria exported $891 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Benin and Hong Kong. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $50.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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