Steel drums imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel drums by Nigeria reached $5.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 551 t |
Where Nigeria imports steel drums from
China alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 68% |
| Thailand | $357K | 7% |
| Sweden | $221K | 4.4% |
| Denmark | $170K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $161K | 3.2% |
| India | $120K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $98K | 1.9% |
| United States | $78K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $63K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $53K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 51% |
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 35% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
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 drums imports (HS 7310): 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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel drums worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and Sweden (4%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel drums to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7310.29 (51% of the value) and 7310.21 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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