Tin-plated steel sheet thick imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tin-plated steel sheet thick by Nigeria reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.1 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 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $262K | 134 t |
| 2020 | $137K | 56 t |
| 2019 | $822K | 530 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $792K | 597 t |
Where Nigeria imports tin-plated steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 64% |
| United States | $911K | 26% |
| South Korea | $248K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $53K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $32K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, close to the world average of $1.34.
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 tin-plated steel sheet thick imports (HS 7210.11): 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 7210.11: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of 0.5mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-plated steel sheet thick imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tin-plated steel sheet thick worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin-plated steel sheet thick to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (26%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin-plated steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tin-plated steel sheet thick to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $792 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 337%. The peak was 2022 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thick?
The HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thick is subheading 7210.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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