Metal fittings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.6 million of metal fittings in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.3 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 | $7.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 3.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports metal fittings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 76% |
| United States | $826K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $350K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $202K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $117K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $96K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $32K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $27K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $25K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 73% below the world average of $10.14, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria metal fittings imports (HS 8302.49): 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 8302.49: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal fittings imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metal fittings worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal fittings to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Lebanon (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $10.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal fittings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal fittings?
The HS code for metal fittings is subheading 8302.49. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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