Deformed bar drawn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $12.7 million of deformed bar drawn in 2024 (19.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 135% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% 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 | $12.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $442K | 355 t |
| 2019 | $595K | 840 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $84K | 116 t |
Where Nigeria imports deformed bar drawn from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 79% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $87K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Deformed bar drawn exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $2.6 million of deformed bar drawn in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Niger alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $1.5M | 59% |
| Mauritania | $643K | 25% |
| Benin | $415K | 16% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria deformed bar drawn imports (HS 7214.20): 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 7214.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of deformed bar drawn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported deformed bar drawn worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 135% on 2023.
Which countries supply deformed bar drawn to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of deformed bar drawn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of deformed bar drawn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84 thousand in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export deformed bar drawn?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Mauritania and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for deformed bar drawn?
The HS code for deformed bar drawn is subheading 7214.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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