Analytical instruments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $51.8 million of analytical instruments in 2024 (392 tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $79.3 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 | $51.8M | 392 t |
| 2023 | $79.3M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $58.3M | 434 t |
| 2021 | $52.0M | 299 t |
| 2020 | $44.2M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $50.2M | 285 t |
| 2018 | $43.4M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 207 t |
Where Nigeria imports analytical instruments from
The largest suppliers were Germany (19%), United States (18%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.0M | 19% |
| United States | $9.1M | 18% |
| China | $6.6M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 7.1% |
| India | $3.6M | 7% |
| France | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 26% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 20% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 20% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 19% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 8% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 6.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $132.26 per kg, 41% below the world average of $222.98, 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.
Analytical instruments exports from Nigeria
Exports of analytical instruments by Nigeria reached $813 thousand in 2024 (63 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (19%), Uganda (18%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $156K | 19% |
| Uganda | $148K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 14% |
| Mauritius | $60K | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $57K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $46K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $36K | 4.4% |
| Angola | $36K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $34K | 4.2% |
| Austria | $25K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported analytical instruments worth $51.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 392 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by the United States (18%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $132.26 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $51.8 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $79.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Nigeria exported $813 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Uganda and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $51.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9027.50 (25% of the value) and 9027.10 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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