Corrugated zinc-coated steel imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $38.9 million of corrugated zinc-coated steel in 2024 (32.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $84.6 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 | $38.9M | 32.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.6M | 26.2K t |
| 2022 | $52.0M | 39.6K t |
| 2021 | $84.6M | 67.4K t |
| 2020 | $43.6M | 49.3K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 50.3K t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 33.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 21.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports corrugated zinc-coated steel from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.8M | 100% |
| Hong Kong | $55K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 corrugated zinc-coated steel imports (HS 7210.41): 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 7210.41: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, corrugated, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated zinc-coated steel imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported corrugated zinc-coated steel worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated zinc-coated steel to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($38.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated zinc-coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated zinc-coated steel to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2021 at $84.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated zinc-coated steel?
The HS code for corrugated zinc-coated steel is subheading 7210.41. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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