Worn body appliances imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.0 million of worn body appliances in 2024 (417 tonnes). Value rose 113% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $3.0M | 417 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $548K | 9 t |
| 2020 | $837K | 11 t |
| 2019 | $833K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $814K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $394K | 15 t |
Where Nigeria imports worn body appliances from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 57% |
| Austria | $387K | 13% |
| India | $165K | 5.5% |
| Bangladesh | $117K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $107K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $39K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $38K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.21 per kg, 99% below the world average of $585.08, 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 worn body appliances imports (HS 9021.90): 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 9021.90: Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of worn body appliances imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported worn body appliances worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn body appliances to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Austria (13%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn body appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024, 99% below the world average of $585.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn body appliances to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $394 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 665%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn body appliances?
The HS code for worn body appliances is subheading 9021.90. 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 9021 page.
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