Industrial X-ray equipment imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported industrial x-ray equipment worth $8.6 million (136 tonnes). Value rose 138% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $8.6M | 136 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 140 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 34 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 34 t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial x-ray equipment from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 61% |
| Malaysia | $739K | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $695K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $525K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $340K | 4% |
| United States | $212K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $142K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $135K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $102K | 1.2% |
| India | $95K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.00 per kg, 33% below the world average of $93.54, 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 industrial x-ray equipment imports (HS 9022.19): 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 9022.19: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial x-ray equipment imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial x-ray equipment worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 138% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial x-ray equipment to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Malaysia (9%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial x-ray equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.00 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $93.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial x-ray equipment to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2020 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial x-ray equipment?
The HS code for industrial x-ray equipment is subheading 9022.19. 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 9022 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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