Zinc ingots imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported zinc ingots worth $16.0 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.8 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 | $16.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 6.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports zinc ingots from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (32%), Belgium (21%), Finland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 32% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 21% |
| Finland | $2.3M | 14% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 12% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $672K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $620K | 3.9% |
| China | $451K | 2.8% |
| United States | $228K | 1.4% |
| India | $181K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7901
| 7901.11 | High-purity zinc ingots | 99% |
| 7901.20 | Zinc alloy ingots | 1.5% |
| 7901.12 | Standard zinc ingots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 107% above the world average of $1.48. 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.
Zinc ingots exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $2.7 million of zinc ingots in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 60% |
| China | $959K | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $47K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria zinc ingots imports (HS 7901): 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 7901: Zinc; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ingots imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported zinc ingots worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc ingots to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Belgium (21%) and Finland (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $1.48 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 ingots to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export zinc ingots?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc ingots?
The HS code for zinc ingots is heading 7901. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7901.11 (99% of the value) and 7901.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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