Non-metal testing machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.5 million of non-metal testing machines in 2024 (223 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.0 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 | $2.5M | 223 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 92 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 132 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 92 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 28 t |
Where Nigeria imports non-metal testing machines from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), United Arab Emirates (23%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $596K | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $589K | 24% |
| India | $433K | 17% |
| Denmark | $204K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $187K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $73K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $71K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $42K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.26 per kg, 85% below the world average of $73.56, 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 non-metal testing machines imports (HS 9024.80): 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 9024.80: Machines and appliances: for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-metal testing machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported non-metal testing machines worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 223 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-metal testing machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($596 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-metal testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.26 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $73.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-metal testing machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-metal testing machines?
The HS code for non-metal testing machines is subheading 9024.80. 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 9024 page.
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