Material testing machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported material testing machines worth $4.5 million (364 tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.5M | 364 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 170 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 286 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 136 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 126 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 30 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 44 t |
Where Nigeria imports material testing machines from
Most of the value came from China (20%), United Arab Emirates (13%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $892K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $595K | 13% |
| India | $505K | 11% |
| Denmark | $375K | 8.3% |
| Portugal | $366K | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $313K | 6.9% |
| United States | $249K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $244K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $241K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $212K | 4.7% |
Product types under HS 9024
| 9024.80 | Non-metal testing machines | 56% |
| 9024.10 | Metal testing machines | 30% |
| 9024.90 | Testing machine parts | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9024.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.37 per kg, 82% below the world average of $70.43, 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 material testing machines imports (HS 9024): 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 9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Common questions
What is the value of material testing machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported material testing machines worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 364 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply material testing machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($892 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of material testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.37 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $70.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of material testing machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for material testing machines?
The HS code for material testing machines is heading 9024. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9024.80 (56% of the value) and 9024.10 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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