Aluminium sheet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $327.0 million of aluminium sheet in 2024 (95.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $466.2 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 | $327.0M | 95.8K t |
| 2023 | $316.3M | 91.1K t |
| 2022 | $417.7M | 105.1K t |
| 2021 | $466.2M | 159.5K t |
| 2020 | $282.0M | 132.1K t |
| 2019 | $284.1M | 130.3K t |
| 2018 | $302.9M | 123.7K t |
| 2017 | $270.4M | 112.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $221.3M | 68% |
| South Korea | $72.2M | 22% |
| Thailand | $22.3M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 1.4% |
| India | $2.9M | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $696K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $654K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $267K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $99K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 72% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 25% |
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 2.3% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aluminium sheet worth $327.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($221.3 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.79 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 sheet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $270.4 million in 2017 to $327.0 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $466.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $333.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7606.12 (72% of the value) and 7606.11 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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