Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated arc welding electrodes by Nigeria reached $9.7 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.8 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 | $9.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 19.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports coated arc welding electrodes from
Most of the value came from China (37%), India (27%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 37% |
| India | $2.6M | 27% |
| United States | $970K | 10% |
| Ireland | $404K | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $386K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $331K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $269K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $214K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $181K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $159K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.15, 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (27%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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