Navigation instruments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.9 million of navigation instruments in 2024 (86 tonnes). Value rose 116% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $10.9M | 86 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 83 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 14 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 5 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 3 t |
Where Nigeria imports navigation instruments from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (27%), Germany (18%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 27% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 11% |
| Norway | $887K | 8.1% |
| France | $626K | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $580K | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $481K | 4.4% |
| United States | $380K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $359K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $269K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 9014
| 9014.20 | Aircraft navigation equipment | 61% |
| 9014.80 | Navigation equipment | 24% |
| 9014.90 | Navigation equipment parts | 11% |
| 9014.10 | Direction compasses | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.02 per kg, 75% below the world average of $507.35, 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.
Navigation instruments exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported navigation instruments worth $2.7 million (33 tonnes). Turkey alone took 52% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 52% |
| Senegal | $800K | 29% |
| Belgium | $246K | 9% |
| Italy | $126K | 4.6% |
| Norway | $43K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $23K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria navigation instruments imports (HS 9014): 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 9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses.
Common questions
What is the value of navigation instruments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported navigation instruments worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation instruments to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $127.02 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $507.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of navigation instruments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export navigation instruments?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Senegal and Belgium. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation instruments?
The HS code for navigation instruments is heading 9014. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9014.20 (61% of the value) and 9014.80 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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