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Nigeria: Network Communications Equipment Market 2025

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien network communications equipment market declined sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -55.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a deep reduction. Network communications equipment consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, the amount of network communications equipment exported from Nigeria fell notably to X units, declining by -36.6% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 114%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malawi (X units) was the main destination for network communications equipment exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, network communications equipment exports to Malawi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X units), fourfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malawi amounted to +34.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (-25.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-22.7% per year).

In value terms, Malawi ($X) remains the key foreign market for network communications equipment exports from Nigeria, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Malawi totaled +40.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (-22.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-19.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average network communications equipment export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 73%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X units of network communications equipment were imported into Nigeria; dropping by -48.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 207% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, network communications equipment imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 245% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X units), China (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main suppliers of network communications equipment imports to Nigeria, together comprising 76% of total imports. The Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, the United States, Germany and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of network communications equipment to Nigeria, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at -19.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average network communications equipment import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -29.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 93% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Germany and the United States, with a combined 38% share of global consumption. The Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR, Mexico, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Spain, Italy, Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.
China remains the largest network communications equipment producing country worldwide, accounting for 51% of total volume. Moreover, network communications equipment production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Taiwan Chinese), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic, with a 5% share.
In value terms, the largest network communications equipment suppliers to Nigeria were China, the United States and the UK, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Hungary, Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.
In value terms, Niger, the United States and Cote d'Ivoire appeared to be the largest markets for network communications equipment exported from Nigeria worldwide, together accounting for 69% of total exports.
In 2021, the average network communications equipment export price amounted to $48 per unit, growing by 7.3% against the previous year.
The average network communications equipment import price stood at $36 per unit in 2021, which is down by -16.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the network communications equipment market in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 26122000 - Network communications equipment (e.g. hubs, routers, g ateways) for LANs and WANs and sound, video, network and similar cards for automatic data processing machines

Country coverage:

  • Nigeria

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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