Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel bars and shapes by Nigeria reached $8.6 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 450% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $42.5 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 | $8.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 692 t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 35.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.5M | 82.0K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 64.6K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 61.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 27.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 55% |
| China | $2.9M | 34% |
| Austria | $385K | 4.5% |
| India | $217K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $183K | 2.1% |
| United States | $126K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $29K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $15K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 77% |
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 6.5% |
| 7228.80 | Hollow drill bar | 5.8% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 3.6% |
| 7228.20 | Silico-manganese steel bar | 2.9% |
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 2.2% |
| 7228.40 | Forged alloy steel bar | 1.5% |
| 7228.10 | High-speed steel bar | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 44% above the world average of $1.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): 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 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 450% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (34%) and Austria (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2020 at $42.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7228.30 (77% of the value) and 7228.70 (6%).
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