Carbon steel seamless casing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported carbon steel seamless casing worth $72.8 million (59.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $72.8M | 59.3K t |
| 2023 | $53.8M | 33.6K t |
| 2022 | $66.4M | 33.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 32.5K t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 27.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 17.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports carbon steel seamless casing from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.3M | 72% |
| United States | $6.4M | 8.8% |
| Mexico | $4.6M | 6.3% |
| France | $3.7M | 5% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $593K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $555K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $507K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $339K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
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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 7304.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless casing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported carbon steel seamless casing worth $72.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless casing to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($52.3 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Mexico (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.89 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 seamless casing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $72.8 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless casing?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless casing is subheading 7304.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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