Smart cards imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smart cards by Nigeria reached $12.4 million in 2024 (84 tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.9 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 | $12.4M | 84 t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 155 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 90 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 257 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 64 t |
Where Nigeria imports smart cards from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 85% |
| India | $741K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $421K | 3.4% |
| France | $344K | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $144K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $58K | 0.5% |
| United States | $45K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $23K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $147.34 per kg, 31% above the world average of $112.76. 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.
Smart cards exports from Nigeria
Exports of smart cards by Nigeria reached $313 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $244K | 78% |
| Kenya | $32K | 10% |
| Burkina Faso | $23K | 7.3% |
| China | $8K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported smart cards worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by India (6%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $147.34 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $112.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of smart cards to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export smart cards?
Yes. Nigeria exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Kenya and Burkina Faso. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. 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?
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