Cast iron articles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $11.1 million of cast iron articles in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $11.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports cast iron articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 59% |
| India | $3.6M | 33% |
| Austria | $175K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $159K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $78K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $67K | 0.6% |
| United States | $67K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $61K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $59K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 50% |
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 41% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 9.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cast iron articles worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (33%) and Austria (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 349%. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (49% of the value) and 7325.99 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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