Steel semi-finished products imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.7 million of steel semi-finished products in 2024 (20.6 thousand tonnes). That is 1447% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $59.7 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 | $10.7M | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $689K | 691 t |
| 2022 | $218K | 109 t |
| 2021 | $168K | 24 t |
| 2020 | $59.7M | 160.8K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 100.1K t |
| 2018 | $919K | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $890K | 76 t |
Where Nigeria imports steel semi-finished products from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $10.2M | 96% |
| China | $324K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 0.8% |
| India | $14K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7207
| 7207.11 | Low carbon square steel bloom | 97% |
| 7207.19 | Low carbon round steel bloom | 2.1% |
| 7207.20 | High carbon steel bloom | 0.9% |
| 7207.12 | Low carbon rectangular steel bloom | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
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 semi-finished products imports (HS 7207): 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 7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of steel semi-finished products imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel semi-finished products worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply steel semi-finished products to Nigeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by China (3%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel semi-finished products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel semi-finished products to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $890 thousand in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $59.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel semi-finished products?
The HS code for steel semi-finished products is heading 7207. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7207.11 (97% of the value) and 7207.19 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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