Measuring instruments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $43.7 million of measuring instruments in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $108.7 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 | $43.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $44.0M | 965 t |
| 2022 | $108.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 773 t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $37.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.5M | 177 t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 138 t |
Where Nigeria imports measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Germany (21%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 27% |
| Germany | $9.1M | 21% |
| United States | $4.6M | 11% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 6.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 5% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $833K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $733K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 72% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 12% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 8% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 6% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 1.8% |
| 9031.41 | Semiconductor inspection systems | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.60 per kg, 85% below the world average of $90.86, 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.
Measuring instruments exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported measuring instruments worth $1.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Equatorial Guinea alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | $1.1M | 65% |
| Germany | $171K | 10% |
| Italy | $86K | 5.2% |
| Norway | $61K | 3.7% |
| United States | $53K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 2.6% |
| France | $39K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 1.6% |
| Senegal | $25K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $16K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): 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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported measuring instruments worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.60 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $90.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $108.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export measuring instruments?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Equatorial Guinea, Germany and Italy. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $42.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (72% of the value) and 9031.90 (12%).
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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