Cast iron pipes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cast iron pipes worth $7.9 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.0 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 | $7.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $48.0M | 30.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 14.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports cast iron pipes from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 83% |
| South Korea | $927K | 12% |
| Singapore | $136K | 1.7% |
| United States | $129K | 1.6% |
| Israel | $44K | 0.6% |
| India | $24K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
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 pipes imports (HS 7303): 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 7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron pipes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cast iron pipes worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron pipes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Singapore (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 796% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.24 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 pipes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $48.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron pipes?
The HS code for cast iron pipes is heading 7303. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7303.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7303 page.
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