Narrow steel strips imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.1 million of narrow steel strips in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $3.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports narrow steel strips from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+600% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 87% |
| Turkey | $255K | 8.2% |
| India | $74K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.8% |
| France | $11K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.2% |
| Cameroon | $3K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.23 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip | 58% |
| 7211.90 | Other steel strips | 16% |
| 7211.29 | Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip | 10% |
| 7211.19 | Hot-rolled steel strip thin | 10% |
| 7211.14 | Hot-rolled steel strip | 3.7% |
| 7211.13 | Four-face rolled steel strip | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.12, 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 narrow steel strips imports (HS 7211): 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported narrow steel strips worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 600% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow steel strips to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7211.23 (58% of the value) and 7211.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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