Cold-drawn seamless tube imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cold-drawn seamless tube worth $2.9 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 105% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 703 t |
| 2021 | $616K | 218 t |
| 2020 | $820K | 426 t |
| 2019 | $416K | 409 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $754K | 220 t |
Where Nigeria imports cold-drawn seamless tube from
Most of the value came from China (45%), United States (35%), Sweden (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 45% |
| United States | $1.0M | 36% |
| Sweden | $270K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $123K | 4.2% |
| Austria | $66K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.4% |
| India | $31K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 59% below the world average of $2.37, 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 cold-drawn seamless tube imports (HS 7304.31): 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 7304.31: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn seamless tube imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cold-drawn seamless tube worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn seamless tube to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (35%) and Sweden (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 763% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn seamless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-drawn seamless tube to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $754 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube is subheading 7304.31. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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