Africa's top five import countries collectively accounted for half of the continent's imports in 2022
African countries imported products worth $694 billion in 2022, with South Africa, the continent's leading importer, bringing in products worth $111.9 billion, representing 16.1% of the total. Egypt followed with $79.7 billion, constituting 11.5%.
Electrical and electronic equipment was China’s top export to Nigeria, valued at $2.88 billion.
The top five export categories (electrical equipment, machinery, vehicles, plastics, and iron/steel products) together accounted for over $8.78 billion, representing around 44% of total exports.
Industrial goods such as machinery and steel, along with manufactured consumer goods, dominate China’s export portfolio.
Products like apparel, synthetic materials, and household items featured strongly among the top export categories.
In total, China exported goods worth $20.18 billion to Nigeria in 2023.