Other coated steel imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.9 million of other coated steel in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.8 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 | $4.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 921 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports other coated steel from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 28% |
| Germany | $410K | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $296K | 6.1% |
| India | $280K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $123K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $70K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $58K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 63% below the world average of $2.61, 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 7210.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210.
Common questions
What is the value of other coated steel imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported other coated steel worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply other coated steel to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (28%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of other coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other coated steel to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other coated steel?
The HS code for other coated steel is subheading 7210.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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