Stainless butt welding fitting imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless butt welding fitting by Nigeria reached $2.3 million in 2024 (146 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 147 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 744 t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 723 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 733 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 122 t |
Where Nigeria imports stainless butt welding fitting from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 57% |
| Italy | $243K | 11% |
| South Korea | $199K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $176K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $118K | 5.2% |
| India | $99K | 4.4% |
| France | $35K | 1.5% |
| United States | $33K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $30K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.47 per kg, close to the world average of $13.90.
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 stainless butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.23): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7307.23: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless butt welding fitting imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported stainless butt welding fitting worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless butt welding fitting to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (11%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 713% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.47 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $13.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless butt welding fitting to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless butt welding fitting?
The HS code for stainless butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 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.
Same product, other countries
World stainless butt welding fitting trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.