Electrical measuring instruments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical measuring instruments by Nigeria reached $18.1 million in 2024 (487 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.0 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 | $18.1M | 487 t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 816 t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 294 t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 76 t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 83 t |
Where Nigeria imports electrical measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (26%), China (21%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.7M | 26% |
| China | $3.9M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 10% |
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $959K | 5.3% |
| France | $667K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $662K | 3.7% |
| India | $591K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $381K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $357K | 2% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.10 | Radiation detectors | 27% |
| 9030.90 | Radiation detection parts | 20% |
| 9030.39 | Recording electrical meters | 12% |
| 9030.33 | Electrical test meters | 11% |
| 9030.84 | Recording test instruments | 8.7% |
| 9030.89 | Electrical test instruments | 7.1% |
| 9030.40 | Telecommunications test equipment | 6.2% |
| 9030.31 | Digital multimeters | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.21 per kg, 87% below the world average of $277.96, 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.
Electrical measuring instruments exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported electrical measuring instruments worth $222 thousand (2 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (19%), Cameroon (12%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $42K | 19% |
| Cameroon | $27K | 12% |
| Germany | $22K | 9.8% |
| Togo | $22K | 9.8% |
| Chile | $18K | 8% |
| Singapore | $16K | 7.4% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 4.4% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $9K | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria electrical measuring instruments imports (HS 9030): 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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electrical measuring instruments worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 487 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical measuring instruments to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (21%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.21 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $277.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical measuring instruments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $40.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export electrical measuring instruments?
Yes. Nigeria exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Cameroon and Germany. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9030.10 (26% of the value) and 9030.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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