Nickel tubes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel tubes by Nigeria reached $2.2 million in 2024 (245 tonnes). Value rose 118% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 245 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $689K | 13 t |
| 2020 | $142K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $343K | 8 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 352 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 56 t |
Where Nigeria imports nickel tubes from
United States alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 50% |
| France | $595K | 27% |
| China | $202K | 9% |
| Italy | $85K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57K | 2.5% |
| India | $26K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 1% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7507
| 7507.12 | Nickel alloy tubes | 75% |
| 7507.20 | Nickel pipe fittings | 22% |
| 7507.11 | Nickel: tubes and pipes, not alloyed | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.13 per kg, 82% below the world average of $51.41, 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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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 7507: Nickel; tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves).
Common questions
What is the value of nickel tubes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported nickel tubes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 245 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel tubes to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (27%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.13 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $51.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel tubes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2017 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel tubes?
The HS code for nickel tubes is heading 7507. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7507.12 (75% of the value) and 7507.20 (22%).
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