Coated steel strips imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported coated steel strips worth $6.7 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.6 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 | $6.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 8.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports coated steel strips from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 91% |
| India | $423K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $90K | 1.4% |
| Benin | $29K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $25K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.30 | Zinc-coated steel strip | 54% |
| 7212.50 | Other coated steel strip | 16% |
| 7212.20 | Zinc-plated steel strip | 13% |
| 7212.40 | Plastic-coated steel strip | 8.6% |
| 7212.10 | Tin-coated steel strip | 7.9% |
| 7212.60 | Clad steel strip | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.22, 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 coated steel strips imports (HS 7212): 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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported coated steel strips worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel strips to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by India (6%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.22 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 steel strips to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7212.30 (54% of the value) and 7212.50 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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