Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $141.4 million of plastic-coated steel sheet in 2024 (110.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $141.4M | 110.0K t |
| 2023 | $138.0M | 85.4K t |
| 2022 | $88.8M | 63.2K t |
| 2021 | $131.1M | 105.8K t |
| 2020 | $123.4M | 123.6K t |
| 2019 | $84.5M | 86.3K t |
| 2018 | $108.7M | 105.0K t |
| 2017 | $101.3M | 147.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $116.0M | 82% |
| Netherlands | $18.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 2.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $593K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $148K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $112K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0% |
| Singapore | $11K | 0% |
| India | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
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 plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $141.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($116.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $101.3 million in 2017 to $141.4 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $114.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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