Seamless steel pipes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported seamless steel pipes worth $239.9 million (171.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $239.9M | 171.6K t |
| 2023 | $181.9M | 128.8K t |
| 2022 | $196.2M | 95.2K t |
| 2021 | $117.8M | 79.1K t |
| 2020 | $117.9M | 79.2K t |
| 2019 | $248.2M | 181.0K t |
| 2018 | $166.3M | 82.8K t |
| 2017 | $63.9M | 46.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports seamless steel pipes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+626% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $169.0M | 71% |
| Indonesia | $23.1M | 9.6% |
| United States | $11.6M | 4.9% |
| India | $5.8M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 2% |
| France | $3.9M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 1% |
| Denmark | $2.3M | 1% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 46% |
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 30% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 5.6% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 4.3% |
| 7304.24 | Stainless seamless casing | 3.2% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 2.8% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 2.6% |
| 7304.11 | Stainless seamless line pipe | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported seamless steel pipes worth $1.0 million (558 tonnes). Angola alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $708K | 69% |
| France | $169K | 16% |
| Benin | $115K | 11% |
| Niger | $24K | 2.3% |
| Mauritius | $12K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported seamless steel pipes worth $239.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($169.0 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.9 million in 2017 to $239.9 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. The peak was 2019 at $248.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, France and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $238.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7304.19 (45% of the value) and 7304.29 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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