Alloy steel sheet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported alloy steel sheet worth $7.0 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 81% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $198.6 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 | $7.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 36.5K t |
| 2022 | $57.4M | 51.5K t |
| 2021 | $176.2M | 222.6K t |
| 2020 | $163.2M | 312.0K t |
| 2019 | $164.9M | 301.4K t |
| 2018 | $198.6M | 314.6K t |
| 2017 | $82.9M | 156.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports alloy steel sheet from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 77% |
| Belgium | $609K | 8.7% |
| Sweden | $363K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $172K | 2.5% |
| India | $133K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $126K | 1.8% |
| Finland | $61K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 0.6% |
| Ethiopia | $41K | 0.6% |
| France | $33K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel coil | 34% |
| 7225.99 | Alloy steel sheet (other coating) | 27% |
| 7225.40 | Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet | 19% |
| 7225.50 | Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet | 15% |
| 7225.92 | Zinc-coated alloy sheet | 2.5% |
| 7225.91 | Electro zinc-coated alloy sheet | 2.1% |
| 7225.19 | Non-grain-oriented electrical sheet | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
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 alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225): 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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported alloy steel sheet worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Belgium (9%) and Sweden (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel sheet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.9 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 92%. The peak was 2018 at $198.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7225.30 (34% of the value) and 7225.99 (27%).
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