Small diameter hot-rolled bar imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $3.1 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 629% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $3.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $431K | 580 t |
| 2022 | $37K | 40 t |
| 2021 | $682K | 733 t |
| 2020 | $60K | 76 t |
| 2019 | $80K | 114 t |
| 2018 | $134K | 235 t |
Where Nigeria imports small diameter hot-rolled bar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 100% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small diameter hot-rolled bar exports from Nigeria
Exports of small diameter hot-rolled bar by Nigeria reached $1.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Benin alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.6M | 100% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria small diameter hot-rolled bar imports (HS 7213.91): 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 7213.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of small diameter hot-rolled bar imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 629% on 2023.
Which countries supply small diameter hot-rolled bar to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Korea (0%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of small diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small diameter hot-rolled bar to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $134 thousand in 2018 to $3.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $652 thousand a year.
Does Nigeria also export small diameter hot-rolled bar?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
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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