Steel articles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $101.3 million of steel articles in 2024 (49.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $101.3M | 49.5K t |
| 2023 | $108.7M | 47.7K t |
| 2022 | $118.0M | 45.1K t |
| 2021 | $88.3M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $61.6M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $69.1M | 23.8K t |
| 2018 | $60.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $83.9M | 17.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports steel articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.7M | 63% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 4.9% |
| United States | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| India | $1.6M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 86% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 7.8% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 4.7% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 54% below the world average of $4.42, 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.
Steel articles exports from Nigeria
Exports of steel articles by Nigeria reached $559 thousand in 2024 (246 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (25%), South Africa (18%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $137K | 25% |
| South Africa | $102K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 13% |
| United States | $49K | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39K | 7% |
| France | $33K | 5.9% |
| Niger | $31K | 5.6% |
| Norway | $21K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $18K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel articles worth $101.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($63.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel articles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.9 million in 2017 to $101.3 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $118.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export steel articles?
Yes. Nigeria exported $559 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $100.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (86% of the value) and 7326.19 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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