Microphones imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of microphones by Nigeria reached $8.3 million in 2024 (672 tonnes). That is 106% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $8.3M | 672 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 349 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 589 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 31 t |
Where Nigeria imports microphones from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (38%), South Africa (5%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 38% |
| United States | $3.2M | 38% |
| South Africa | $414K | 5% |
| Spain | $390K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $293K | 3.5% |
| France | $273K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $236K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $172K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.5% |
| India | $33K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.38 per kg, 82% below the world average of $68.63, 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 microphones imports (HS 8518.10): 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 8518.10: Microphones and stands therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of microphones imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported microphones worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 672 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphones to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United States (38%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.38 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $68.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of microphones to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphones?
The HS code for microphones is subheading 8518.10. 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.
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