Lasers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported lasers worth $2.6 million (64 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $31.0 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 | $2.6M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 317 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 444 t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 787 t |
Where Nigeria imports lasers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), United States (15%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $574K | 22% |
| United States | $383K | 15% |
| China | $338K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $316K | 12% |
| France | $161K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $130K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $104K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $59K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 9013
| 9013.80 | Optical devices (other) | 38% |
| 9013.20 | Lasers: other than laser diodes | 33% |
| 9013.90 | Optical instrument parts | 16% |
| 9013.10 | Optical instrument sights | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.00 per kg, 83% below the world average of $236.30, 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 lasers imports (HS 9013): 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 9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of lasers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lasers worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lasers to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($574 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of lasers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.00 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $236.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lasers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2019 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lasers?
The HS code for lasers is heading 9013. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9013.80 (38% of the value) and 9013.20 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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