Copper tubes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper tubes by Nigeria reached $22.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $22.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports copper tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 74% |
| South Africa | $4.3M | 20% |
| South Korea | $677K | 3.1% |
| India | $113K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $94K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $90K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $89K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $75K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $51K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7411
| 7411.10 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copper | 96% |
| 7411.22 | Cupronickel tubes | 2.3% |
| 7411.29 | Copper alloy tubes other | 1.9% |
| 7411.21 | Brass tubes and pipes | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.71 per kg, close to the world average of $10.65.
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 copper tubes imports (HS 7411): 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 7411: Copper tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of copper tubes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported copper tubes worth $22.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper tubes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.71 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $10.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper tubes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $22.2 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper tubes?
The HS code for copper tubes is heading 7411. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7411.10 (95% of the value) and 7411.22 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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