Steel wire imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.7 million of steel wire in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.5 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 | $3.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 8.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports steel wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 89% |
| Togo | $121K | 3.2% |
| India | $114K | 3% |
| Greece | $85K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 62% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 20% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 16% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
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 wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel wire worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Togo (3%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.12 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 wire to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (62% of the value) and 7217.30 (20%).
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