Optical radiation detector imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical radiation detector by Nigeria reached $13.2 million in 2024 (81 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $13.2M | 81 t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 101 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 74 t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 74 t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 43 t |
Where Nigeria imports optical radiation detector from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), United States (22%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+556% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.6M | 35% |
| United States | $2.8M | 22% |
| China | $1.3M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $592K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $423K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $407K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $389K | 3% |
| France | $306K | 2.3% |
| India | $202K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $162.11 per kg, 50% below the world average of $323.51, 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 radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported optical radiation detector worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (22%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 556% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $162.11 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $323.51 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 radiation detector to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. 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 9027 page.
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