Medical instruments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported medical instruments worth $76.1 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $103.9 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 | $76.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $90.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $103.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $87.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $72.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $76.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $66.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $62.0M | 8.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports medical instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), India (18%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.2M | 32% |
| India | $13.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 9% |
| United States | $4.8M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Andorra | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 40% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 18% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 8.1% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 7.8% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 7.5% |
| 9018.32 | Medical needles | 5.7% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 5% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.97 per kg, 79% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.1 million of medical instruments in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (27%), Niger (15%), Italy (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $294K | 27% |
| Niger | $165K | 15% |
| Italy | $131K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $125K | 12% |
| Benin | $91K | 8.5% |
| India | $65K | 6.1% |
| Austria | $40K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 2.8% |
| Uganda | $27K | 2.5% |
| United States | $26K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported medical instruments worth $76.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by India (18%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.97 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical instruments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.0 million in 2017 to $76.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $103.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export medical instruments?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Niger and Italy. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $75.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (40% of the value) and 9018.39 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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