Longitudinally welded large pipe imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.2 million of longitudinally welded large pipe in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 73% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.6 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 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $658K | 453 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $176K | 183 t |
Where Nigeria imports longitudinally welded large pipe from
China alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 50% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 49% |
| India | $19K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 58% below the world average of $2.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 longitudinally welded large pipe imports (HS 7305.31): 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 7305.31: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded large pipe imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported longitudinally welded large pipe worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply longitudinally welded large pipe to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Korea (49%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of longitudinally welded large pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of longitudinally welded large pipe to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $176 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe is subheading 7305.31. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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