Welded steel tubes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported welded steel tubes worth $50.1 million (37.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $156.1 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 | $50.1M | 37.6K t |
| 2023 | $73.3M | 45.0K t |
| 2022 | $156.1M | 42.1K t |
| 2021 | $103.1M | 45.3K t |
| 2020 | $65.3M | 64.5K t |
| 2019 | $69.9M | 77.8K t |
| 2018 | $72.0M | 71.4K t |
| 2017 | $46.4M | 45.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports welded steel tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.9M | 52% |
| Russia | $4.9M | 9.7% |
| India | $4.6M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 6.7% |
| United States | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $843K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $375K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 39% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 14% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 14% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 12% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 12% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 5.1% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 2.1% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded steel tubes exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported welded steel tubes worth $1.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 80% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $1.4M | 80% |
| Senegal | $209K | 12% |
| Benin | $135K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported welded steel tubes worth $50.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($25.9 million), followed by Russia (10%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.39 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 steel tubes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.4 million in 2017 to $50.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $156.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.7 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 $48.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7306.30 (39% of the value) and 7306.90 (14%).
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