Carbon steel line pipe imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported carbon steel line pipe worth $2.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 827 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 886 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 896 t |
Where Nigeria imports carbon steel line pipe from
Most of the value came from South Korea (44%), United Arab Emirates (42%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.1M | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 42% |
| United States | $215K | 8.4% |
| China | $112K | 4.4% |
| India | $32K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 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 carbon steel line pipe imports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported carbon steel line pipe worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel line pipe to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (42%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel line pipe to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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