Eyeglasses imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported eyeglasses worth $11.6 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.1 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 | $11.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports eyeglasses from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 89% |
| Italy | $285K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $237K | 2% |
| United States | $223K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $124K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $81K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $62K | 0.5% |
| India | $35K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $33K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses | 62% |
| 9004.90 | Eyeglasses and goggles | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.33 per kg, 87% below the world average of $64.59, 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.
Eyeglasses exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $5.8 million of eyeglasses in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Brazil alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5.8M | 100% |
| Benin | $10K | 0.2% |
| Niger | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria eyeglasses imports (HS 9004): 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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported eyeglasses worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Italy (2%) and Austria (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $64.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of eyeglasses to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export eyeglasses?
Yes. Nigeria exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Benin and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9004.10 (62% of the value) and 9004.90 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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