MRI machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mri machines by Nigeria reached $3.8 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.0 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 | $3.8M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 153 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 261 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 130 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 108 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 79 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 116 t |
Where Nigeria imports mri machines from
Germany alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 63% |
| Japan | $644K | 17% |
| China | $570K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $27K | 0.7% |
| India | $25K | 0.7% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.91 per kg, 25% below the world average of $75.73, 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 mri machines imports (HS 9018.13): 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 9018.13: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of mri machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported mri machines worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply mri machines to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Japan (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of mri machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.91 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $75.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mri machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for mri machines?
The HS code for mri machines is subheading 9018.13. 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 9018 page.
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