Photographic film imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of photographic film by Nigeria reached $12.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports photographic film from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (39%), China (36%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 39% |
| China | $4.6M | 36% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $617K | 4.8% |
| United States | $598K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $503K | 3.9% |
| India | $209K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3701
| 3701.10 | X-ray film | 52% |
| 3701.30 | Large format film | 44% |
| 3701.99 | Black and white film | 2.9% |
| 3701.20 | Instant print film | 0.5% |
| 3701.91 | Photographic plates and film: for colour photography (polychrome), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.26 per kg, 41% below the world average of $12.33, 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 photographic film imports (HS 3701): 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 3701: Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs.
Common questions
What is the value of photographic film imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported photographic film worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply photographic film to Nigeria?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (36%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of photographic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.26 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $12.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of photographic film to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for photographic film?
The HS code for photographic film is heading 3701. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3701.10 (52% of the value) and 3701.30 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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