Pure aluminium ingots imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.9 million of pure aluminium ingots in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 194% a year on average.
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 | $19.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $11K | 3 t |
Where Nigeria imports pure aluminium ingots from
Malaysia alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $10.6M | 53% |
| China | $8.4M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $700K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $79K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $50K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $33K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium ingots exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $14.4 million of pure aluminium ingots in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). India alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.6M | 81% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $682K | 4.7% |
| China | $328K | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $134K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $100K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $42K | 0.3% |
| Niger | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria pure aluminium ingots imports (HS 7601.10): 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 7601.10: Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium ingots imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pure aluminium ingots worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium ingots to Nigeria?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by China (42%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium ingots to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11 thousand in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $20.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export pure aluminium ingots?
Yes. Nigeria exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Japan and Taiwan. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium ingots?
The HS code for pure aluminium ingots is subheading 7601.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Nigeria reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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