Radio receiver imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported radio receiver worth $19.6 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $60.5 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 | $19.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $56.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $60.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $46.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports radio receiver from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.4M | 94% |
| United States | $764K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $127K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $84K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $69K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $58K | 0.3% |
| India | $24K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $18K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8527
| 8527.91 | Radios with recorder | 73% |
| 8527.13 | Portable radios with recorder | 8.8% |
| 8527.99 | Radios (other) | 7.4% |
| 8527.19 | Portable radios (other) | 7.2% |
| 8527.21 | Car radios with recorder | 2.8% |
| 8527.29 | Car radios | 0.7% |
| 8527.12 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: pocket-size radio cassette-players | 0.2% |
| 8527.92 | Clock radios | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.65 per kg, 86% below the world average of $33.05, 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 radio receiver imports (HS 8527): 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 8527: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Common questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported radio receiver worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio receiver to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio receiver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of radio receiver to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.6 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2020 at $60.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
The HS code for radio receiver is heading 8527. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8527.91 (73% of the value) and 8527.13 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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