Price for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria
  4. Exports of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria

Price for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses amounted to $26,114 per ton, declining by -18.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 51%. The import price peaked at $41,651 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($28,534 per ton), while the price for China totaled $23,601 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses amounted to $10,530 per ton, waning by -18.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $15,277 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($10,543 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana stood at $10,495 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+13.2%).

Imports of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses decreased by -12.7% to 2 tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 392% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses dropped rapidly to $52K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 315%.

Import of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1.59.519.429.0168.4%
China8.532.253.923.239.8%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total10.041.773.352.273.5%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms to Nigeria in 2022:

  1. United States (1018.0 kg)
  2. China (981.0 kg)

Exports of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria

In 2022, the amount of steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses exported from Nigeria soared to 3.1 tons, rising by 168% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses surged to $33K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Nigeria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India7.25.711.924.350.0%
Ghana1.11.23.28.799.2%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total8.46.915.133.057.8%

Top Export Markets for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms from Nigeria in 2022:

  1. India (2.3 tons)
  2. Ghana (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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