Aluminium wire imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium wire by Nigeria reached $3.7 million in 2024 (841 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.7M | 841 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 802 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 889 t |
| 2017 | $797K | 293 t |
Where Nigeria imports aluminium wire from
The largest suppliers were India (18%), China (17%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $663K | 18% |
| China | $630K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $604K | 16% |
| Ghana | $575K | 15% |
| Germany | $498K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $297K | 7.9% |
| Norway | $240K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $202K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.4% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7605
| 7605.19 | Aluminium wire fine | 53% |
| 7605.11 | Aluminium wire thick | 36% |
| 7605.29 | Aluminium alloy wire fine | 7.9% |
| 7605.21 | Aluminium alloy wire thick | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, 38% above the world average of $3.22. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wire imports (HS 7605): 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 7605: Aluminium wire.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aluminium wire worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 841 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($663 thousand), followed by China (17%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 623% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $3.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium wire to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $797 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 370%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire?
The HS code for aluminium wire is heading 7605. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7605.19 (53% of the value) and 7605.11 (36%).
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