Desktop computers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported desktop computers worth $6.3 million (122 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.2 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 | $6.3M | 122 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 213 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 202 t |
Where Nigeria imports desktop computers from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Austria (10%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 49% |
| Austria | $652K | 10% |
| United States | $559K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $398K | 6.4% |
| Norway | $173K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $169K | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $159K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $130K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $117K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $109K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.43 per kg, 55% below the world average of $113.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria desktop computers imports (HS 8471.41): 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 8471.41: Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30.
Common questions
What is the value of desktop computers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported desktop computers worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply desktop computers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Austria (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 825% on the year.
What is the average import price of desktop computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.43 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $113.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of desktop computers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for desktop computers?
The HS code for desktop computers is subheading 8471.41. 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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