Recorded optical discs imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of recorded optical discs by Nigeria reached $3.1 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). That is 102% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.4 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 | $3.1M | 8 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 11 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 12 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 22 t |
Where Nigeria imports recorded optical discs from
One supplier dominates: Bahrain accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $2.0M | 63% |
| China | $400K | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $128K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $111K | 3.6% |
| United States | $91K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $89K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 1.8% |
| France | $41K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $29K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $382.37 per kg, 550% above the world average of $58.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 recorded optical discs imports (HS 8523.49): 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 8523.49: Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of recorded optical discs imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported recorded optical discs worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply recorded optical discs to Nigeria?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (13%) and Cote d'Ivoire (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of recorded optical discs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $382.37 per kg in 2024, 550% above the world average of $58.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of recorded optical discs to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for recorded optical discs?
The HS code for recorded optical discs is subheading 8523.49. 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 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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