Cored wire for arc welding imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cored wire for arc welding worth $2.3 million (761 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.3M | 761 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 966 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 873 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 953 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 753 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 738 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 392 t |
Where Nigeria imports cored wire for arc welding from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (40%), China (29%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $925K | 41% |
| China | $663K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $334K | 15% |
| Thailand | $116K | 5.1% |
| India | $70K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $62K | 2.7% |
| United States | $52K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $23K | 1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
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 cored wire for arc welding imports (HS 8311.20): 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 8311.20: Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of cored wire for arc welding imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cored wire for arc welding worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 761 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply cored wire for arc welding to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($925 thousand), followed by China (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of cored wire for arc welding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cored wire for arc welding to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cored wire for arc welding?
The HS code for cored wire for arc welding is subheading 8311.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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