Welding electrode coating imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding electrode coating by Nigeria reached $2.5 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $398K | 601 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $397K | 330 t |
Where Nigeria imports welding electrode coating from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 95% |
| India | $92K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 81% below the world average of $3.15, 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 welding electrode coating imports (HS 3810.90): 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 3810.90: Fluxes and other auxiliary preparations: for soldering, brazing or welding, or preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding electrode coating imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported welding electrode coating worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding electrode coating to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (4%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding electrode coating per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $3.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding electrode coating to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $397 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 526%. The peak was 2021 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding electrode coating?
The HS code for welding electrode coating is subheading 3810.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3810 page.
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