Telephone and communication parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $108.5 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $257.8 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 | $108.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $158.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $219.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $257.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $135.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $119.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $161.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $169.0M | 3.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports telephone and communication parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $81.7M | 75% |
| Hong Kong | $11.2M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $5.9M | 5.4% |
| India | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 2% |
| South Korea | $892K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $544K | 0.5% |
| United States | $348K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $244K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $226K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.82 per kg, 58% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Nigeria
Exports of telephone and communication parts by Nigeria reached $7.2 million in 2024 (33 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $4.1M | 57% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $746K | 10% |
| South Africa | $235K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $166K | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $53K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
| Niger | $11K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported telephone and communication parts worth $108.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($81.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (10%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.82 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $169.0 million in 2017 to $108.5 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $257.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, South Korea and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $101.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
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