Aluminium drums exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium drums by Nigeria reached $16.4 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 978 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 702 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $114K | 17 t |
Where Nigeria exports aluminium drums to
The largest buyer markets were Togo (46%), South Africa (23%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+884% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $7.6M | 46% |
| South Africa | $3.8M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 9.7% |
| Gabon | $831K | 5.1% |
| Namibia | $779K | 4.8% |
| Benin | $645K | 3.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $525K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $201K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $161K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $160K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 100% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium collapsible tubes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 80% below the world average of $7.86, 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.
Aluminium drums imports to Nigeria
Imports of aluminium drums by Nigeria reached $2.7 million in 2024 (379 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (35%), Thailand (32%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $956K | 35% |
| Thailand | $867K | 32% |
| China | $595K | 22% |
| Italy | $152K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $33K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 1% |
| Singapore | $26K | 1% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria aluminium drums exports (HS 7612): 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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported aluminium drums worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium drums from Nigeria?
Togo was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 884% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $7.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium drums from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $114 thousand in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import aluminium drums?
Yes. Nigeria imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Thailand and China. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (100% of the value) and 7612.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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