Surveying instrument parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported surveying instrument parts worth $6.9 million (57 tonnes). Value fell 84% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.6 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 | $6.9M | 57 t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 85 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 143 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 74 t |
Where Nigeria imports surveying instrument parts from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (26%), United States (23%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 26% |
| United States | $1.6M | 23% |
| China | $568K | 8.2% |
| Japan | $374K | 5.4% |
| Austria | $348K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $300K | 4.3% |
| France | $274K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $264K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $211K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $170K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $121.23 per kg, close to the world average of $111.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Surveying instrument parts exports from Nigeria
Exports of surveying instrument parts by Nigeria reached $385 thousand in 2024 (31 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Norway (23%), Namibia (20%), United Kingdom (20%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $90K | 23% |
| Namibia | $79K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 20% |
| United States | $35K | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $34K | 8.8% |
| Qatar | $22K | 5.8% |
| Singapore | $19K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 1.9% |
| China | $5K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $5K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria surveying instrument parts imports (HS 9015.90): 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 9015.90: Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instrument parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported surveying instrument parts worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instrument parts to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (23%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $121.23 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $111.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instrument parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $43.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export surveying instrument parts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $385 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Namibia and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instrument parts?
The HS code for surveying instrument parts is subheading 9015.90. 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 9015 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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