Hot rolling mills imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.5 million of hot rolling mills in 2024 (332 tonnes). Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $3.5M | 332 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 496 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 182 t |
| 2020 | $56K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 435 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 120 t |
| 2017 | $932K | 54 t |
Where Nigeria imports hot rolling mills from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Belgium (30%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+897% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 36% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 30% |
| India | $695K | 20% |
| Turkey | $246K | 7% |
| Taiwan | $243K | 6.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.66 per kg, 20% above the world average of $8.87. 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 hot rolling mills imports (HS 8455.21): 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 8455.21: Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills.
Common questions
What is the value of hot rolling mills imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hot rolling mills worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 332 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot rolling mills to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Belgium (30%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 897% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot rolling mills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.66 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $8.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot rolling mills to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $932 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot rolling mills?
The HS code for hot rolling mills is subheading 8455.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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