Video recorder imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported video recorder worth $9.3 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.1 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 | $9.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $27.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 130 t |
Where Nigeria imports video recorder from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 89% |
| United States | $254K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $129K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $106K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $89K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $55K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $51K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $33K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $33K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8521
| 8521.90 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus: other than magnetic tape-type | 99% |
| 8521.10 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus: magnetic tape-type | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8521.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.31 per kg, 88% below the world average of $52.72, 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 video recorder imports (HS 8521): 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 8521: Video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of video recorder imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported video recorder worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply video recorder to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by the United States (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of video recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.31 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $52.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of video recorder to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for video recorder?
The HS code for video recorder is heading 8521. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8521.90 (98% of the value) and 8521.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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