Medical X-ray machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $23.9 million of medical x-ray machines in 2024 (224 tonnes). Value rose 187% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $23.9M | 224 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 222 t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 222 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 89 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 76 t |
Where Nigeria imports medical x-ray machines from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (39%), United States (29%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $9.3M | 39% |
| United States | $6.9M | 29% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 11% |
| China | $2.0M | 8.3% |
| India | $904K | 3.8% |
| France | $891K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $407K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $211K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $146K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $128K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $106.56 per kg, close to the world average of $95.95.
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 x-ray machines imports (HS 9022.14): 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 9022.14: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of medical x-ray machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported medical x-ray machines worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 224 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 187% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical x-ray machines to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the United States (29%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical x-ray machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $106.56 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $95.95 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 x-ray machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical x-ray machines?
The HS code for medical x-ray machines is subheading 9022.14. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 page.
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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