Therapeutic apparatus imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported therapeutic apparatus worth $6.3 million (898 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.3 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 | $6.3M | 898 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 684 t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 939 t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 743 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 732 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 764 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 709 t |
Where Nigeria imports therapeutic apparatus from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 73% |
| Germany | $263K | 4.1% |
| United States | $238K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $231K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $197K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $145K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $124K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $63K | 1% |
| Spain | $61K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9019
| 9019.10 | Massage and therapy apparatus | 64% |
| 9019.20 | Respiratory therapy equipment | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.07 per kg, 77% below the world average of $30.39, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria therapeutic apparatus imports (HS 9019): 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 9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of therapeutic apparatus imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported therapeutic apparatus worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 898 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply therapeutic apparatus to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Germany (4%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of therapeutic apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.07 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $30.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of therapeutic apparatus to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for therapeutic apparatus?
The HS code for therapeutic apparatus is heading 9019. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9019.10 (64% of the value) and 9019.20 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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