Welded link chain imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.6 million of welded link chain in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 502 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 970 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 858 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports welded link chain from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 86% |
| India | $124K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $72K | 2.8% |
| United States | $41K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $29K | 1.1% |
| France | $28K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.00, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 welded link chain imports (HS 7315.82): 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 7315.82: Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of welded link chain imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported welded link chain worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded link chain to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (5%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded link chain to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded link chain?
The HS code for welded link chain is subheading 7315.82. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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