Large diameter steel pipes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported large diameter steel pipes worth $82.4 million (59.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $153.6 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 | $82.4M | 59.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.7M | 45.6K t |
| 2022 | $105.9M | 77.8K t |
| 2021 | $153.6M | 184.6K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 28.3K t |
| 2019 | $44.2M | 38.7K t |
| 2018 | $87.0M | 157.1K t |
| 2017 | $44.1M | 47.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports large diameter steel pipes from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.7M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.6M | 10% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| United States | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $834K | 1% |
| France | $403K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7305
| 7305.11 | Submerged arc welded line pipe | 77% |
| 7305.39 | Spiral welded large pipe | 12% |
| 7305.20 | Large diameter casing | 6.4% |
| 7305.31 | Longitudinally welded large pipe | 3.9% |
| 7305.19 | Spiral welded line pipe | 0.5% |
| 7305.90 | Large diameter tube (other) | 0.1% |
| 7305.12 | Longitudinally welded line pipe | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, close to the world average of $1.73.
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 large diameter steel pipes imports (HS 7305): 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 7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter steel pipes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported large diameter steel pipes worth $82.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter steel pipes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($63.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average import price of large diameter steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large diameter steel pipes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.1 million in 2017 to $82.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2021 at $153.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter steel pipes?
The HS code for large diameter steel pipes is heading 7305. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7305.11 (77% of the value) and 7305.39 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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