UV and IR lamps imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported uv and ir lamps worth $2.0 million (70 tonnes). That is 147% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $2.0M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $829K | 130 t |
| 2022 | $727K | 84 t |
| 2021 | $654K | 41 t |
| 2020 | $392K | 16 t |
| 2019 | $311K | 15 t |
| 2018 | $307K | 17 t |
| 2017 | $217K | 4 t |
Where Nigeria imports uv and ir lamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 83% |
| Germany | $143K | 7% |
| India | $49K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $27K | 1.3% |
| United States | $20K | 1% |
| France | $19K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $15K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.27 per kg, close to the world average of $35.98.
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 uv and ir lamps imports (HS 8539.49): 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 8539.49: Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps).
Common questions
What is the value of uv and ir lamps imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported uv and ir lamps worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply uv and ir lamps to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (7%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 568% on the year.
What is the average import price of uv and ir lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.27 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $35.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uv and ir lamps to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $217 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 845%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $685 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for uv and ir lamps?
The HS code for uv and ir lamps is subheading 8539.49. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8539 page.
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