Seamless carbon steel tube imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless carbon steel tube by Nigeria reached $10.3 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.8 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 | $10.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $546K | 405 t |
Where Nigeria imports seamless carbon steel tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 80% |
| United States | $885K | 8.6% |
| India | $369K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $318K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $213K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $121K | 1.2% |
| France | $45K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.36, 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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The shipment records behind Nigeria seamless carbon steel tube imports (HS 7304.39): 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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless carbon steel tube imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless carbon steel tube to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the United States (9%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless carbon steel tube to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $546 thousand in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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