Stainless seamless casing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.8 million of stainless seamless casing in 2024 (732 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.2 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 | $7.8M | 733 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 2.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports stainless seamless casing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $926K | 12% |
| Denmark | $906K | 12% |
| United States | $838K | 11% |
| Germany | $707K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.60 per kg, close to the world average of $9.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless seamless casing exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $709 thousand of stainless seamless casing in 2024 (86 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $706K | 100% |
| France | $2K | 0.3% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria stainless seamless casing imports (HS 7304.24): 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 7304.24: Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless casing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported stainless seamless casing worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 732 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless casing to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.60 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $9.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless seamless casing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export stainless seamless casing?
Yes. Nigeria exported $709 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, France and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless casing?
The HS code for stainless seamless casing is subheading 7304.24. 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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