Stainless steel sinks imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $12.6 million of stainless steel sinks in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $12.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports stainless steel sinks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 98% |
| Italy | $69K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $66K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $59K | 0.5% |
| United States | $16K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $12K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 66% below the world average of $7.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria stainless steel sinks imports (HS 7324.10): 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 7324.10: Steel: sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sinks imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported stainless steel sinks worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sinks to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $7.89 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 steel sinks to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2020 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sinks?
The HS code for stainless steel sinks is subheading 7324.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7324 page.
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