Photo light tables imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of photo light tables by Nigeria reached $2.3 million in 2024 (505 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.8 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 | 505 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $29K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $56K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $61K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $40K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $54K | 1 t |
Where Nigeria imports photo light tables from
One supplier dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+784% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $1.5M | 66% |
| United States | $254K | 11% |
| China | $183K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $105K | 4.5% |
| France | $65K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, 93% below the world average of $64.42, 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 photo light tables imports (HS 9010.50): 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 9010.50: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment: n.e.c. in item no. 9010.10, for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories: negatoscopes.
Common questions
What is the value of photo light tables imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported photo light tables worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 505 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply photo light tables to Nigeria?
Burkina Faso was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of photo light tables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $64.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of photo light tables to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for photo light tables?
The HS code for photo light tables is subheading 9010.50. 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 9010 page.
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