Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $82.1 million (21.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 32% more than in 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 | $82.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.0M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $81.6M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $60.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $55.9M | 24.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.3M | 97% |
| India | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $387K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $156K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $76K | 0.1% |
| United States | $64K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $29K | 0% |
| France | $16K | 0% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
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 pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $82.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($79.3 million), followed by India (2%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 629% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $3.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.9 million in 2017 to $82.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $55.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
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