Aluminium structural sections imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium structural sections by Nigeria reached $44.0 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $44.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $35.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $39.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $37.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $42.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $35.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 5.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports aluminium structural sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.1M | 62% |
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 7% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $665K | 1.5% |
| France | $547K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $545K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.10 | Aluminium doors and windows | 63% |
| 7610.90 | Aluminium structural parts | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, 32% below the world average of $7.18, 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 structural sections imports (HS 7610): 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 7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aluminium structural sections worth $44.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by Malaysia (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $7.18 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 structural sections to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $44.0 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7610.10 (63% of the value) and 7610.90 (37%).
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