Spectrometers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported spectrometers worth $3.6 million (25 tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.0 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 | $3.6M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 26 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 46 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 10 t |
Where Nigeria imports spectrometers from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Germany (19%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $899K | 25% |
| Germany | $670K | 19% |
| United States | $310K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $293K | 8.2% |
| India | $251K | 7% |
| South Korea | $231K | 6.5% |
| Israel | $196K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $135K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $108K | 3% |
| Slovakia | $57K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $144.99 per kg, 66% below the world average of $431.12, 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 spectrometers imports (HS 9027.30): 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 9027.30: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).
Common questions
What is the value of spectrometers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported spectrometers worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectrometers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($899 thousand), followed by Germany (19%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectrometers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $144.99 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $431.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spectrometers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectrometers?
The HS code for spectrometers is subheading 9027.30. 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 9027 page.
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