Orthopaedic appliances imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $17.5 million of orthopaedic appliances in 2024 (634 tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.7 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 | $17.5M | 634 t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 453 t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 80 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 48 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 48 t |
Where Nigeria imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (38%), China (18%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $6.6M | 38% |
| China | $3.1M | 18% |
| India | $1.9M | 11% |
| Costa Rica | $1.2M | 7% |
| United States | $719K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $422K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $411K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $401K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $386K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $312K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 43% |
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 17% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 14% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 13% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 8.4% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 2.4% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 1.3% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.63 per kg, 92% below the world average of $345.26, 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 orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported orthopaedic appliances worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 634 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Nigeria?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (18%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.63 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2022 at $33.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9021.29 (43% of the value) and 9021.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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