Stainless steel bars and shapes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.1 million of stainless steel bars and shapes in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 684 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 968 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 249 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 526 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 674 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 657 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 320 t |
Where Nigeria imports stainless steel bars and shapes from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (33%), China (23%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 33% |
| China | $706K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $598K | 20% |
| United States | $285K | 9.3% |
| India | $186K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $122K | 4% |
| Denmark | $29K | 1% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7222
| 7222.30 | Stainless bar (other) | 44% |
| 7222.40 | Stainless steel angle | 32% |
| 7222.20 | Cold-finished stainless bar | 8.8% |
| 7222.19 | Stainless steel bar | 8% |
| 7222.11 | Stainless steel rod | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7222.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 37% below the world average of $4.63, 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 steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7222): 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 7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel bars and shapes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported stainless steel bars and shapes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel bars and shapes to Nigeria?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (23%) and the United Kingdom (19%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 799% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $4.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel bars and shapes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for stainless steel bars and shapes is heading 7222. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7222.30 (44% of the value) and 7222.40 (32%).
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