Optical elements imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.2 million of optical elements in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 96% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $172.6 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 | $7.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $172.6M | 108.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 12 t |
Where Nigeria imports optical elements from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Belgium (15%), Singapore (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 43% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 15% |
| Singapore | $553K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $420K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $416K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $359K | 5% |
| Japan | $302K | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $283K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $128K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $101K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9002
| 9002.90 | Optical elements (other mounted) | 46% |
| 9002.20 | Optical filters | 35% |
| 9002.11 | Camera objective lenses | 17% |
| 9002.19 | Objective lenses (other) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 100% below the world average of $452.00, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria optical elements imports (HS 9002): 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 9002: Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of optical elements imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported optical elements worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical elements to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and Singapore (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 593% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical elements per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 100% below the world average of $452.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical elements to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2023 at $172.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical elements?
The HS code for optical elements is heading 9002. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9002.90 (46% of the value) and 9002.20 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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