Telephone sets (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone sets (other) by Nigeria reached $7.5 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.3 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 | $7.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 92 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 26 t |
Where Nigeria imports telephone sets (other) from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Hong Kong (28%), United Kingdom (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 37% |
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $637K | 8.5% |
| Thailand | $259K | 3.5% |
| United States | $99K | 1.3% |
| France | $94K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $50K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 96% below the world average of $70.39, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria telephone sets (other) imports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported telephone sets (other) worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone sets (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (28%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $70.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone sets (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. The peak was 2023 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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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