Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel prop and scaffolding by Nigeria reached $20.7 million in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $20.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports steel prop and scaffolding from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Germany (9%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 48% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 9% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 6.9% |
| Lebanon | $958K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $757K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $756K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $755K | 3.7% |
| Niger | $743K | 3.6% |
| France | $692K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $592K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria steel prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.05 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 prop and scaffolding to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 365%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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