Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $20.4 million (24.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $88.0 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 | $20.4M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 33.0K t |
| 2022 | $51.1M | 55.4K t |
| 2021 | $88.0M | 98.8K t |
| 2020 | $58.0M | 83.0K t |
| 2019 | $66.1M | 105.7K t |
| 2018 | $52.4M | 75.6K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 56.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.6M | 96% |
| Turkey | $349K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $282K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $70K | 0.3% |
| United States | $40K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
| Austria | $5K | 0% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 53% |
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 31% |
| 7209.28 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 4.9% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 4.8% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 2.1% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 2% |
| 7209.15 | Cold-rolled steel coil thick | 1.7% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $323 thousand (413 tonnes). Niger alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $163K | 51% |
| Senegal | $156K | 48% |
| Benin | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cold-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 921% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $88.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Nigeria exported $323 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Senegal and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7209.18 (53% of the value) and 7209.17 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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