Barbed wire imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.5 million of barbed wire in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.9 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 | $7.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $401K | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 5.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports barbed wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 98% |
| Belgium | $74K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.5% |
| India | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
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 barbed wire imports (HS 7313): 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 7313: Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of barbed wire imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported barbed wire worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 211 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply barbed wire to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Belgium (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of barbed wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of barbed wire to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2020 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for barbed wire?
The HS code for barbed wire is heading 7313. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7313.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7313 page.
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