Headphones and earphones imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $14.9 million of headphones and earphones in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.0 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 | $14.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 607 t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 99 t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 209 t |
Where Nigeria imports headphones and earphones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 89% |
| United Kingdom | $630K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $180K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $157K | 1.1% |
| United States | $101K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $91K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $78K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 96% below the world average of $100.92, 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 headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported headphones and earphones worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $100.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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