Control instrument parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.1 million of control instrument parts in 2024 (274 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 302 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 589 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 98 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 358 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 295 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 37 t |
Where Nigeria imports control instrument parts from
Most of the value came from United States (41%), China (14%), Norway (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 41% |
| China | $563K | 14% |
| Norway | $528K | 13% |
| India | $314K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $223K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $127K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $101K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $97K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 2.1% |
| France | $83K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.10 per kg, 68% below the world average of $47.93, 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.
Control instrument parts exports from Nigeria
Exports of control instrument parts by Nigeria reached $882 thousand in 2024 (40 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $875K | 99% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria control instrument parts imports (HS 9032.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9032.90: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of control instrument parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported control instrument parts worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instrument parts to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (14%) and Norway (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.10 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $47.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of control instrument parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export control instrument parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $882 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instrument parts?
The HS code for control instrument parts is subheading 9032.90. 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 9032 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Nigeria, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World control instrument parts trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Nigeria
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.