Laser cutting machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of laser cutting machine by Nigeria reached $4.1 million in 2024 (392 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $4.1M | 392 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 500 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 353 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 248 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 237 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 212 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 378 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 79 t |
Where Nigeria imports laser cutting machine from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+754% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 55% |
| Turkey | $449K | 11% |
| Germany | $301K | 7.3% |
| United States | $295K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $215K | 5.2% |
| France | $143K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $118K | 2.9% |
| India | $97K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8456
| 8456.11 | Laser cutting machines | 61% |
| 8456.90 | Precision cutting machines (other) | 18% |
| 8456.40 | Plasma arc cutting machines | 17% |
| 8456.20 | Ultrasonic cutting machines | 1.9% |
| 8456.12 | Photon beam cutting machines | 1.5% |
| 8456.50 | Water jet cutting machines | 0.6% |
| 8456.30 | Electro-discharge cutting machines | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8456.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.57 per kg, 46% below the world average of $19.44, 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 laser cutting machine imports (HS 8456): 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 8456: Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported laser cutting machine worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 392 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 754% on the year.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.57 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $19.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of laser cutting machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 225%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machine?
The HS code for laser cutting machine is heading 8456. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8456.11 (61% of the value) and 8456.90 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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