Dental prosthetics imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dental prosthetics by Nigeria reached $7.5 million in 2024 (42 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.6 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 | $7.5M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 95 t |
| 2022 | $23.6M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $322K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $362K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $121K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1 t |
Where Nigeria imports dental prosthetics from
Taiwan alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $6.6M | 88% |
| Ireland | $402K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $107K | 1.4% |
| United States | $47K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 0.5% |
| India | $36K | 0.5% |
| France | $33K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $32K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $30K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $180.39 per kg, 72% below the world average of $654.71, 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 dental prosthetics imports (HS 9021.29): 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 9021.29: Dental fittings: other than artificial teeth.
Common questions
What is the value of dental prosthetics imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dental prosthetics worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental prosthetics to Nigeria?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Ireland (5%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental prosthetics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $180.39 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $654.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dental prosthetics to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. The peak was 2022 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental prosthetics?
The HS code for dental prosthetics is subheading 9021.29. 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 9021 page.
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