Instrument parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of instrument parts by Nigeria reached $2.9 million in 2024 (152 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.7 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 | $2.9M | 152 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 219 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 278 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 366 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 269 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 231 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 66 t |
Where Nigeria imports instrument parts from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (35%), India (16%), South Africa (10%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 35% |
| India | $474K | 16% |
| South Africa | $275K | 9.5% |
| United States | $197K | 6.8% |
| Slovenia | $153K | 5.3% |
| China | $111K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $92K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $88K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $68K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.99 per kg, 71% below the world average of $66.32, 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 instrument parts imports (HS 9033): 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 9033: Machines and appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90; parts and accessories n.e.c. in chapter 90.
Common questions
What is the value of instrument parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported instrument parts worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply instrument parts to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (16%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 921% on the year.
What is the average import price of instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.99 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $66.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of instrument parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for instrument parts?
The HS code for instrument parts is heading 9033. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9033.00. 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 9033 page.
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