Surveying instruments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $25.9 million of surveying instruments in 2024 (412 tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $63.8 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 | $25.9M | 412 t |
| 2023 | $63.8M | 750 t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 213 t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 180 t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 245 t |
| 2017 | $18.1M | 175 t |
Where Nigeria imports surveying instruments from
The largest suppliers were Angola (28%), United Kingdom (16%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $7.2M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 16% |
| United States | $3.5M | 14% |
| China | $2.3M | 8.8% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Mozambique | $905K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $468K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $416K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $396K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $383K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 69% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 27% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 1.9% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 1.2% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 0.8% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.75 per kg, 40% below the world average of $104.45, 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.
Surveying instruments exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported surveying instruments worth $951 thousand (44 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (36%), Norway (10%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $344K | 36% |
| Norway | $97K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 9.3% |
| United States | $80K | 8.4% |
| Namibia | $79K | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $53K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $37K | 3.9% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $22K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria surveying instruments imports (HS 9015): 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: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported surveying instruments worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 412 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Nigeria?
Angola was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.75 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $104.45 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 instruments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.1 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $63.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export surveying instruments?
Yes. Nigeria exported $951 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Norway and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (69% of the value) and 9015.90 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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