Photography chemical imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported photography chemical worth $2.2 million (343 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.4 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 | $2.2M | 343 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 661 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 600 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 448 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 578 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 831 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 740 t |
Where Nigeria imports photography chemical from
The largest suppliers were Poland (26%), Japan (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $551K | 26% |
| Japan | $356K | 17% |
| China | $317K | 15% |
| Germany | $316K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $175K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $154K | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $74K | 3.4% |
| United States | $72K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $40K | 1.9% |
| India | $31K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3707
| 3707.90 | Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for… | 100% |
| 3707.10 | Photographic emulsion | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.29 per kg, 77% below the world average of $27.04, 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 photography chemical imports (HS 3707): 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 3707: Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of photography chemical imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported photography chemical worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 343 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply photography chemical to Nigeria?
Poland was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($551 thousand), followed by Japan (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of photography chemical per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.29 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $27.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of photography chemical to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for photography chemical?
The HS code for photography chemical is heading 3707. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3707.90 (100% of the value) and 3707.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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