Zinc-coated steel netting imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $7.6 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.4 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 | $7.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 4.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports zinc-coated steel netting from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 98% |
| India | $146K | 1.9% |
| United States | $25K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Croatia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
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 zinc-coated steel netting imports (HS 7314.41): 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 7314.41: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel netting imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel netting to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by India (2%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel netting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel netting to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2021 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel netting?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.41. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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