Drawing instruments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported drawing instruments worth $3.4 million (979 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.3 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 | $3.4M | 979 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 796 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 609 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 200 t |
Where Nigeria imports drawing instruments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 96% |
| United States | $46K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 1.1% |
| India | $28K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 60% below the world average of $8.83, 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 drawing instruments imports (HS 9017.20): 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 9017.20: Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing instruments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported drawing instruments worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 979 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing instruments to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the United States (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $8.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing instruments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing instruments?
The HS code for drawing instruments is subheading 9017.20. 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 9017 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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