Steel wire mesh imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $21.8 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $54.8 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 | $21.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $54.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $39.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $37.4M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 12.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports steel wire mesh from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+736% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.6M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 17% |
| South Africa | $711K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $586K | 2.7% |
| India | $479K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 0.5% |
| United States | $77K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $68K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $64K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 35% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 17% |
| 7314.12 | Stainless conveyor belt | 16% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 7% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 5.7% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 5.7% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 4.6% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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 7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported steel wire mesh worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.53 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 mesh to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $54.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7314.41 (35% of the value) and 7314.31 (17%).
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