Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.3 million of zinc-coated steel wire in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.5 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 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 6.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports zinc-coated steel wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 90% |
| Togo | $121K | 5.2% |
| India | $88K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.8% |
| United States | $3K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.08. 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 zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Togo (5%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel wire to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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