Zinc-coated welded mesh imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported zinc-coated welded mesh worth $3.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 140% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.8 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 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 758 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 725 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 945 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports zinc-coated welded mesh from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 68% |
| South Africa | $619K | 17% |
| Italy | $470K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.72. 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 welded mesh imports (HS 7314.31): 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 7314.31: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated welded mesh imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported zinc-coated welded mesh worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 140% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated welded mesh to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated welded mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.72 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 welded mesh to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2020 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh?
The HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh is subheading 7314.31. 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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