Steel butt welding fitting imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $8.0 million of steel butt welding fitting in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.9 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 | $8.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 917 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports steel butt welding fitting from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.1M | 64% |
| China | $1.8M | 23% |
| India | $597K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $110K | 1.4% |
| United States | $91K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $86K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 0.4% |
| France | $24K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7307.93: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel butt welding fitting imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel butt welding fitting worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel butt welding fitting to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (23%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel butt welding fitting to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel butt welding fitting?
The HS code for steel butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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