Tin-plated steel sheet thin imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.5 million of tin-plated steel sheet thin in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.4 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 | $10.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $70.4M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $49.3M | 29.7K t |
| 2020 | $41.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $38.0M | 24.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 22.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 20.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports tin-plated steel sheet thin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
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 thin imports (HS 7210.12): 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 7210.12: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-plated steel sheet thin imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tin-plated steel sheet thin worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin-plated steel sheet thin to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Singapore (9%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin-plated steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tin-plated steel sheet thin to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $70.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thin?
The HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thin is subheading 7210.12. 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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