Orthopedic supports imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of orthopedic supports by Nigeria reached $2.5 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.2 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 | $2.5M | 145 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 237 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 61 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 28 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 35 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 28 t |
Where Nigeria imports orthopedic supports from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), United States (20%), Mexico (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $988K | 39% |
| United States | $514K | 20% |
| Mexico | $385K | 15% |
| India | $335K | 13% |
| Turkey | $108K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.34 per kg, 81% below the world average of $89.05, 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 orthopedic supports imports (HS 9021.10): 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 9021.10: Orthopaedic or fracture appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopedic supports imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported orthopedic supports worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopedic supports to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($988 thousand), followed by the United States (20%) and Mexico (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopedic supports per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.34 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $89.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of orthopedic supports to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopedic supports?
The HS code for orthopedic supports is subheading 9021.10. 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 9021 page.
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