Stainless seamless line pipe imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported stainless seamless line pipe worth $4.3 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.7 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 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 347 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 309 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 653 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 653 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 634 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 295 t |
Where Nigeria imports stainless seamless line pipe from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Turkey (15%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 44% |
| Turkey | $636K | 15% |
| United States | $589K | 14% |
| Italy | $585K | 14% |
| India | $306K | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $140K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $120K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $16K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 39% below the world average of $4.68, 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 stainless seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.11): 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 7304.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless line pipe imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported stainless seamless line pipe worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless line pipe to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $4.68 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 line pipe to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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