Thick hot-rolled steel coil imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $3.0 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $3.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $127K | 355 t |
| 2019 | $149K | 258 t |
| 2018 | $230K | 279 t |
| 2017 | $485K | 976 t |
Where Nigeria imports thick hot-rolled steel coil from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 91% |
| India | $241K | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 thick hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.37): 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 7208.37: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel coil imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel coil to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel coil to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $485 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 510%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.37. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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