Welded square steel tube imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded square steel tube by Nigeria reached $5.9 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.0 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 | $5.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports welded square steel tube from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 59% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 39% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.3% |
| India | $15K | 0.3% |
| France | $14K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded square steel tube exports from Nigeria
Exports of welded square steel tube by Nigeria reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $1.3M | 96% |
| Senegal | $53K | 3.9% |
| Benin | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria welded square steel tube imports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported welded square steel tube worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded square steel tube to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Turkey (39%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded square steel tube to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 303%. The peak was 2020 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export welded square steel tube?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Senegal and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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