Storage media (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported storage media (other) worth $2.6 million (122 tonnes). That is 97% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $91.7 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 | $2.6M | 122 t |
| 2023 | $91.7M | 65.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $549K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $312K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $639K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $544K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $415K | 9 t |
Where Nigeria imports storage media (other) from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 77% |
| United States | $178K | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $102K | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $90K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 3% |
| Togo | $37K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $23K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $22K | 0.9% |
| India | $17K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.45 per kg, 47% below the world average of $40.56, 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 storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.80): 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 8523.80: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported storage media (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Singapore (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.45 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $40.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of storage media (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $415 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 527%. The peak was 2023 at $91.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media (other)?
The HS code for storage media (other) is subheading 8523.80. 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.
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