Steel sections small imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported steel sections small worth $3.9 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.7 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 | $3.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $829K | 843 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $271K | 302 t |
Where Nigeria imports steel sections small from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 83% |
| South Korea | $334K | 8.6% |
| Bahrain | $152K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $101K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 1.2% |
| India | $20K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $7K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.87, 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 sections small imports (HS 7216.10): 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sections small imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel sections small worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sections small to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and Bahrain (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sections small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.87 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 sections small to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $271 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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