Aluminium products imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported aluminium products worth $11.6 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.7 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 | $11.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports aluminium products from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 66% |
| India | $611K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $415K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $396K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $364K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $266K | 2.3% |
| United States | $225K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $218K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $207K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 93% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 5.6% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.43 per kg, 59% below the world average of $10.87, 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 aluminium products imports (HS 7616): 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aluminium products worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by India (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $10.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium products to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (93% of the value) and 7616.10 (6%).
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