Carbon steel seamless line pipe imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe by Nigeria reached $109.2 million in 2024 (87.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $156.3 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 | $109.2M | 87.2K t |
| 2023 | $84.1M | 76.4K t |
| 2022 | $67.5M | 42.0K t |
| 2021 | $54.4M | 48.6K t |
| 2020 | $41.1M | 48.9K t |
| 2019 | $156.3M | 135.2K t |
| 2018 | $90.8M | 41.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 23.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports carbon steel seamless line pipe from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $77.3M | 71% |
| Indonesia | $23.1M | 21% |
| India | $4.0M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $845K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $319K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $254K | 0.2% |
| United States | $237K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $148K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.62, 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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The shipment records behind Nigeria carbon steel seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.19): 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 7304.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless line pipe imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $109.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless line pipe to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($77.3 million), followed by Indonesia (21%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.62 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 line pipe to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $109.2 million in 2024, an increase of 456%. The peak was 2019 at $156.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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