Surveying instruments (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $17.7 million of surveying instruments (other) in 2024 (120 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.2 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 | $17.7M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 290 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 199 t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 98 t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 91 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 79 t |
Where Nigeria imports surveying instruments (other) from
The largest suppliers were Angola (41%), United Kingdom (13%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $7.2M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 13% |
| United States | $1.8M | 10% |
| China | $1.5M | 8.2% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $904K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $382K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $315K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $308K | 1.7% |
| India | $296K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $147.79 per kg, 34% below the world average of $225.62, 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 (other) exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $526 thousand of surveying instruments (other) in 2024 (12 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $344K | 65% |
| United States | $45K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 8.1% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $21K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $16K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $7K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria surveying instruments (other) imports (HS 9015.80): 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 9015.80: Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported surveying instruments (other) worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments (other) to Nigeria?
Angola was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $147.79 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $225.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surveying instruments (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export surveying instruments (other)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $526 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments (other)?
The HS code for surveying instruments (other) is subheading 9015.80. 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?
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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