Optical microscopes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.3 million of optical microscopes in 2024 (109 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.3 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 | $2.3M | 109 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 77 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 42 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 43 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 11 t |
Where Nigeria imports optical microscopes from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 67% |
| Germany | $283K | 12% |
| India | $187K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $61K | 2.7% |
| United States | $47K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $45K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9011
| 9011.80 | Compound optical microscopes | 78% |
| 9011.10 | Stereoscopic microscopes | 16% |
| 9011.90 | Microscope parts and accessories | 4.7% |
| 9011.20 | Photomicrography microscopes | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9011.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.97 per kg, 89% below the world average of $191.20, 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 microscopes imports (HS 9011): 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 9011: Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection.
Common questions
What is the value of optical microscopes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported optical microscopes worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical microscopes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (12%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical microscopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.97 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $191.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical microscopes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2018 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical microscopes?
The HS code for optical microscopes is heading 9011. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9011.80 (78% of the value) and 9011.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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