Counters and indicators imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported counters and indicators worth $2.6 million (329 tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.0 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 | $2.6M | 329 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 351 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 271 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 687 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 659 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 149 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 199 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 106 t |
Where Nigeria imports counters and indicators from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 66% |
| Netherlands | $220K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $198K | 7.6% |
| United States | $88K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 2.4% |
| India | $60K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $59K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $43K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $42K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $34K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9029
| 9029.20 | Tachometers | 41% |
| 9029.10 | Production counters | 40% |
| 9029.90 | Counter parts | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9029.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.90 per kg, 92% below the world average of $99.39, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria counters and indicators imports (HS 9029): 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 9029: Revolution counter, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading no. 9015, stroboscopes.
Common questions
What is the value of counters and indicators imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported counters and indicators worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 329 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply counters and indicators to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of counters and indicators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.90 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $99.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of counters and indicators to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for counters and indicators?
The HS code for counters and indicators is heading 9029. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9029.20 (41% of the value) and 9029.10 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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