Steel pipe fittings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $48.8 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.4 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 | $48.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $74.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $41.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $49.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $62.9M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $58.4M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $39.5M | 7.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports steel pipe fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), United States (16%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.2M | 27% |
| United States | $7.8M | 16% |
| South Korea | $7.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 7% |
| India | $2.5M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $847K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $803K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 30% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 20% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 17% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 10% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 7.8% |
| 7307.23 | Stainless butt welding fitting | 4.6% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 3.6% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 23% below the world average of $6.18, 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 pipe fittings exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $632 thousand of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (128 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $488K | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $102K | 16% |
| Mauritius | $15K | 2.3% |
| Niger | $9K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $6K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 0.8% |
| United States | $4K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel pipe fittings worth $48.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by the United States (16%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $6.18 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 pipe fittings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.5 million in 2017 to $48.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $74.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. Nigeria exported $632 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Arab Emirates and Mauritius. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $48.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (29% of the value) and 7307.91 (20%).
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