Breathing apparatus imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of breathing apparatus by Nigeria reached $2.0 million in 2024 (107 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.0M | 107 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 32 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 30 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 27 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 38 t |
Where Nigeria imports breathing apparatus from
The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), United Kingdom (25%), United States (25%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $546K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $505K | 25% |
| United States | $499K | 25% |
| China | $187K | 9.2% |
| Lithuania | $59K | 2.9% |
| France | $55K | 2.7% |
| India | $47K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $30K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $27K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.95 per kg, 72% below the world average of $67.12, 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 breathing apparatus imports (HS 9020): 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 9020: Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20.
Common questions
What is the value of breathing apparatus imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported breathing apparatus worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply breathing apparatus to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($546 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (25%) and the United States (25%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of breathing apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.95 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $67.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of breathing apparatus to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $2.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for breathing apparatus?
The HS code for breathing apparatus is heading 9020. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9020.00. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9020 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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