Aluminium steel-cored cables imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $8.6 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $39.4 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 | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $39.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 5.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports aluminium steel-cored cables from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 84% |
| India | $1.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
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 steel-cored cables imports (HS 7614.10): 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 7614.10: Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium steel-cored cables imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium steel-cored cables to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by India (16%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium steel-cored cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.51 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 steel-cored cables to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables?
The HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables is subheading 7614.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7614 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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