Technical ceramic laboratory wares imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported technical ceramic laboratory wares worth $3.4 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 63% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 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 | $3.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 7.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports technical ceramic laboratory wares from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 80% |
| Germany | $233K | 6.9% |
| United States | $185K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $34K | 1% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.7% |
| India | $20K | 0.6% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 96% below the world average of $15.53, 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 technical ceramic laboratory wares imports (HS 6909.19): 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 6909.19: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of technical ceramic laboratory wares imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported technical ceramic laboratory wares worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical ceramic laboratory wares to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (7%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 836% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical ceramic laboratory wares per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $15.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical ceramic laboratory wares to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical ceramic laboratory wares?
The HS code for technical ceramic laboratory wares is subheading 6909.19. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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