Welded tube (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.9 million of welded tube (other) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 198% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 5.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports welded tube (other) from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 21% |
| United States | $1.0M | 15% |
| India | $422K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $25K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 116% above the world average of $2.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 tube (other) imports (HS 7306.90): 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 7306.90: 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 tube (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported welded tube (other) worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 198% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded tube (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded tube (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $2.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded tube (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded tube (other)?
The HS code for welded tube (other) is subheading 7306.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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