Cold-drawn stainless tube imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $6.2 million (926 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.4 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 | $6.2M | 926 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 868 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 939 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 657 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 242 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 474 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 207 t |
Where Nigeria imports cold-drawn stainless tube from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 77% |
| India | $637K | 10% |
| South Korea | $391K | 6.3% |
| Ukraine | $261K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.4% |
| United States | $21K | 0.3% |
| France | $14K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.72 per kg, 25% below the world average of $8.93, 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 stainless tube imports (HS 7304.41): 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 7304.41: Steel, stainless: cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn stainless tube imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 926 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn stainless tube to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (10%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.72 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $8.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-drawn stainless tube to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 521%. The peak was 2019 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube is subheading 7304.41. 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?
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