Vacuum tubes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported vacuum tubes worth $2.6 million (148 tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | 148 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 347 t |
| 2021 | $580K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $208K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 19 t |
| 2018 | $677K | 47 t |
| 2017 | $305K | 25 t |
Where Nigeria imports vacuum tubes from
Most of the value came from United States (42%), China (21%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 42% |
| China | $554K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $227K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $112K | 4.3% |
| India | $100K | 3.8% |
| France | $76K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $72K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $68K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $57K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8540
| 8540.89 | Vacuum tubes (other) | 76% |
| 8540.71 | Magnetron tubes | 6.3% |
| 8540.79 | Microwave tubes | 4.2% |
| 8540.11 | Tubes: cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour | 3.8% |
| 8540.40 | Tubes: data/graphic display tubes, monochrome: data/graphic display tubes, colour, with a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4mm | 3.8% |
| 8540.99 | Vacuum tube parts | 2.7% |
| 8540.20 | TV camera tubes | 2.1% |
| 8540.81 | Receiver and amplifier tubes | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8540.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.70 per kg, 79% below the world average of $84.23, 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 vacuum tubes imports (HS 8540): 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 8540: Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes (e.g. vacuum, vapour, gas filled valves and tubes, mercury arc rectifying valves and tubes, cathode-ray and television camera tubes).
Common questions
What is the value of vacuum tubes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vacuum tubes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply vacuum tubes to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (21%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of vacuum tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.70 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $84.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vacuum tubes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $305 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 759%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vacuum tubes?
The HS code for vacuum tubes is heading 8540. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8540.89 (76% of the value) and 8540.71 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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