Medium hot-rolled steel coil imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.7 million of medium hot-rolled steel coil in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 206% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $5.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $951K | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $133K | 299 t |
| 2018 | $389K | 661 t |
| 2017 | $599K | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports medium hot-rolled steel coil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 100% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
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 medium hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.38): 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 7208.38: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled steel coil imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported medium hot-rolled steel coil worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 206% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium hot-rolled steel coil to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium hot-rolled steel coil to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $599 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 856%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.38. 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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