Semiconductor machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductor machinery by Nigeria reached $21.5 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 87% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $170.0 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 | $21.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $170.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $83.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 76 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 30 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 31 t |
Where Nigeria imports semiconductor machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 79% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 13% |
| Turkey | $410K | 1.9% |
| India | $268K | 1.3% |
| United States | $217K | 1% |
| Japan | $186K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $148K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $89K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $74K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8486
| 8486.20 | Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment | 78% |
| 8486.40 | Semiconductor assembly and masking equipment | 14% |
| 8486.30 | Display panel manufacturing equipment | 4.7% |
| 8486.90 | Semiconductor equipment parts | 3.1% |
| 8486.10 | Semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8486.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 99% below the world average of $245.60, 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 semiconductor machinery imports (HS 8486): 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 8486: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported semiconductor machinery worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 99% below the world average of $245.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $170.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor machinery?
The HS code for semiconductor machinery is heading 8486. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8486.20 (78% of the value) and 8486.40 (14%).
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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