Microphone imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported microphone worth $87.9 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $87.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $91.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $86.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $96.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $99.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $92.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $87.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $73.5M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports microphone from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.2M | 84% |
| United States | $4.0M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $772K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $683K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $670K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $655K | 0.8% |
| India | $626K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $573K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $527K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.21 | Single loudspeakers | 29% |
| 8518.22 | Multiple loudspeaker systems | 18% |
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones | 17% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones | 9.5% |
| 8518.29 | Unmounted loudspeakers | 9% |
| 8518.90 | Audio equipment parts | 7.6% |
| 8518.40 | Audio amplifiers | 6.5% |
| 8518.50 | Sound amplifier sets | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 86% below the world average of $36.80, 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 microphone imports (HS 8518): 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: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported microphone worth $87.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($74.2 million), followed by the United States (5%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $36.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of microphone to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.5 million in 2017 to $87.9 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $99.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8518.21 (29% of the value) and 8518.22 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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