Other steel bars exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other steel bars by Nigeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $212K | 339 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 6.8K t |
Where Nigeria exports other steel bars to
Benin alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $2.5M | 76% |
| Senegal | $416K | 13% |
| Mauritania | $348K | 11% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 0.8% |
| Niger | $17K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7215
| 7215.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 | 100% |
| 7215.10 | Free-cutting cold-formed bar | 0.2% |
| 7215.50 | Cold-formed steel bar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7215.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 57% below the world average of $1.32, 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.
Other steel bars imports to Nigeria
Imports of other steel bars by Nigeria reached $209 thousand in 2024 (284 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $106K | 51% |
| China | $71K | 34% |
| South Korea | $23K | 11% |
| Germany | $4K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria other steel bars exports (HS 7215): 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 7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel bars exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported other steel bars worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel bars from Nigeria?
Benin was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Senegal (13%) and Mauritania (10%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other steel bars from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2018 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import other steel bars?
Yes. Nigeria imported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and South Korea. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel bars?
The HS code for other steel bars is heading 7215. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7215.90 (100% of the value) and 7215.10 (0%).
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