Steel cookware imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $91.8 million of steel cookware in 2024 (32.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $188.5 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 | $91.8M | 32.5K t |
| 2023 | $151.6M | 32.2K t |
| 2022 | $188.5M | 37.9K t |
| 2021 | $188.5M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $150.8M | 32.0K t |
| 2019 | $160.9M | 41.2K t |
| 2018 | $111.3M | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $81.6M | 21.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $70.4M | 77% |
| India | $10.2M | 11% |
| United States | $3.8M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $987K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $711K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $524K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $413K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $316K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $301K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 54% |
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 28% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 12% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 3.1% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 1.3% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.77, 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 cookware exports from Nigeria
Exports of steel cookware by Nigeria reached $633 thousand in 2024 (585 tonnes). Togo alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $503K | 80% |
| Niger | $95K | 15% |
| Benin | $19K | 3% |
| Burkina Faso | $7K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria steel cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel cookware worth $91.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($70.4 million), followed by India (11%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 99 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel cookware to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.6 million in 2017 to $91.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $188.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $140.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export steel cookware?
Yes. Nigeria exported $633 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Niger and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $91.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (54% of the value) and 7323.99 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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