Wire articles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported wire articles worth $4.8 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $4.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports wire articles from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 83% |
| Germany | $154K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $151K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $104K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $88K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $50K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $42K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $32K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.55, 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 wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported wire articles worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wire articles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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