Medical dressing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical dressing by Nigeria reached $9.5 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $9.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports medical dressing from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 80% |
| Vietnam | $838K | 8.9% |
| United States | $303K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $151K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 1.4% |
| France | $118K | 1.3% |
| India | $89K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $80K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $53K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $41K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.90 | Medicated gauze and bandages | 55% |
| 3005.10 | Adhesive wound dressings | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 73% below the world average of $16.84, 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 medical dressing imports (HS 3005): 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 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use.
Common questions
What is the value of medical dressing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported medical dressing worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical dressing to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Vietnam (9%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical dressing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3005.90 (55% of the value) and 3005.10 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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