Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $15.9 million of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.1 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 | $15.9M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $852K | 840 t |
Where Nigeria imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.4M | 97% |
| Germany | $184K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $120K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $67K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.2% |
| India | $23K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $21K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by Germany (1%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 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 hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $852 thousand in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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