Optical fibres and lenses imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported optical fibres and lenses worth $9.6 million (595 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.1 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 | $9.6M | 595 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 461 t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 714 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 809 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 335 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 208 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 304 t |
Where Nigeria imports optical fibres and lenses from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 72% |
| India | $1.2M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $716K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $265K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $103K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $75K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $71K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $58K | 0.6% |
| United States | $49K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $48K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 73% |
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 20% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 5.2% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 0.9% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 0.6% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.08 per kg, 76% below the world average of $67.96, 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 optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported optical fibres and lenses worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 595 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by India (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.08 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9001.10 (73% of the value) and 9001.50 (20%).
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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