Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe by Nigeria reached $6.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 112% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $6.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 869 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 82% |
| United States | $1.1M | 17% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $40K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 24% above the world average of $3.01. 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 carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Cote d'Ivoire (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2018 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. 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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