Integrated circuits imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $18.7 million of integrated circuits in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $54.1 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 | $18.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $54.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 503 t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 21 t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 51 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 13 t |
Where Nigeria imports integrated circuits from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 57% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $951K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $728K | 3.9% |
| Romania | $523K | 2.8% |
| United States | $466K | 2.5% |
| India | $449K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $368K | 2% |
| France | $324K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $307K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8542
| 8542.31 | Microprocessors and microcontrollers | 67% |
| 8542.32 | Memory chips | 14% |
| 8542.39 | Other integrated circuits | 12% |
| 8542.90 | Integrated circuit parts | 5.5% |
| 8542.33 | Amplifier integrated circuits | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8542.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.24 per kg, 99% below the world average of $1,024.79, 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.
Integrated circuits exports from Nigeria
Exports of integrated circuits by Nigeria reached $9.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 55% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 24% |
| France | $953K | 10% |
| Lithuania | $915K | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $62K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $25K | 0.3% |
| Togo | $11K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria integrated circuits imports (HS 8542): 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 8542: Electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of integrated circuits imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported integrated circuits worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 222 countries worldwide. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply integrated circuits to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of integrated circuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.24 per kg in 2024, 99% below the world average of $1,024.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of integrated circuits to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2023 at $54.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export integrated circuits?
Yes. Nigeria exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Belgium and France. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for integrated circuits?
The HS code for integrated circuits is heading 8542. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8542.31 (67% of the value) and 8542.32 (14%).
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