Chromatography equipment imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported chromatography equipment worth $4.2 million (26 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $4.2M | 26 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 13 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 15 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 10 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 6 t |
Where Nigeria imports chromatography equipment from
The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), Austria (18%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 31% |
| Austria | $758K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $653K | 16% |
| United States | $437K | 11% |
| China | $240K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $228K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $178K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $96K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $88K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $158.71 per kg, 56% below the world average of $357.14, 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 chromatography equipment imports (HS 9027.20): 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 9027.20: Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of chromatography equipment imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported chromatography equipment worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply chromatography equipment to Nigeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Austria (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of chromatography equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $158.71 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $357.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chromatography equipment to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromatography equipment?
The HS code for chromatography equipment is subheading 9027.20. 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 9027 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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