Steel chain imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel chain by Nigeria reached $30.3 million in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $39.8 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 | $30.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 15.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports steel chain from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.3M | 80% |
| India | $2.1M | 7% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| France | $285K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $228K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $224K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $221K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $204K | 0.7% |
| United States | $195K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $165K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 67% |
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 8.6% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 8% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 6.7% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 4.5% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 3.9% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 1.2% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 50% below the world average of $4.54, 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 steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel chain worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by India (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $4.54 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 chain to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.2 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $39.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (67% of the value) and 7315.82 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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