Supply Analysis of the Nigerian Steel Pipe and Fittings Market
Content
- Preface
- Geographical Location of Nigeria
- Development of Nigeria
- What We Can Offer Nigeria
- Steel Pipe Suppliers in Nigeria
- Steel Pipe Prices in Nigeria
- Market Analysis of Steel Pipes in Nigeria
- Summary
Preface
From January to August 2025, China exported a total of 1.27 million tons of steel to Nigeria, an increase of 620,000 tons compared to the same period last year.
Notably, this export volume has already surpassed the total for the previous year, making Nigeria a significant emerging market for Chinese steel exports.
Metleader has always prioritized its Nigerian clients’ procurement needs and has established cooperative relationships with many of them.
We supply Nigeria not only with steel pipes but also other steel fittings, and Metleader has become a major exporter to Nigeria.
Geographical Location of Nigeria
Nigeria, located in southeastern West Africa on the northeastern coast of the Gulf of Guinea, boasts a coastline of approximately 800 kilometers.
As the most populous country in Africa, its resident population reached a staggering 228 million in 2023. With increasing urbanization, steel pipe products are primarily used in three major sectors: construction, transportation, and energy.
Development of Nigeria
The Nigerian government places great emphasis on improving people’s livelihoods and has proposed the “Industrialization 2030 Plan.” In 2025, a series of projects to improve domestic infrastructure were launched.
This move has led to a significant increase in Nigeria’s steel imports from China and will also alleviate the country’s steel demand to some extent.
What We Can Offer Nigeria
As one of the largest steel pipe and fitting manufacturers in China, we can supply Nigeria with steel pipes, flanges, elbows, reducers, tees, and other products.
Steel Pipes
Steel pipes mainly include spiral pipes, welded pipes, and seamless pipes, and are made of carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel. They are primarily used in infrastructure projects in Nigeria.
Flanges
Our flanges include threaded flanges, socket weld flanges, blind flanges, loose flanges, etc. Our products conform to ASTM standards and can be customized according to project requirements.
Elbows
In industrial projects, commonly used elbows are 60 degrees, 90 degrees, 120 degrees and 180 degrees. The materials are usually carbon steel or stainless steel. In special environments, the requirements for elbows are higher, such as corrosion resistance.
Reducers
Reducers are divided into two types: concentric reducers and eccentric reducers. Among the reducers exported from Nigeria, concentric reducers are more common.
Tees
Primarily used to change the direction of fluid flow, these pipes are placed where a branch pipe needs to be installed on the main pipeline. They can be classified according to pipe diameter.
They are generally made of materials such as carbon steel, cast steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum alloy, plastic, argon-bonded asphalt, and PVC.
Steel Pipe Suppliers in Nigeria
| Company Name | Founded | Main Products |
| African Industries Group | 1971 | Mild steel pipes, square tubes, hollow sections – Manufacturing focus |
| Proserv Nigeria | – | Line pipes, casing pipes, structural steel pipes – Oil & gas industry supplier |
| Sona Group | 1992 | ERW steel pipes, black & galvanized pipes – Construction materials |
| Tata Nigeria Limited | – | Carbon steel pipes, alloy steel pipes – Industrial piping systems |
| Boulos Enterprises | 1959 | Seamless pipes, welded pipes, fittings – General steel distribution |
| Berger Paints Nigeria | 1959 | Coated steel pipes, protective coatings – Specialty coatings applicator |
| Nigerian Steel Pipe Mills | – | Large diameter pipes, water transmission pipes – Infrastructure projects |
| Universal Steel | 1974 | Galvanized steel pipes, hollow sections – Building materials |
| Bua Steel | – | Carbon steel pipes, structural pipes – Integrated steel production |
| Dorman Long Engineering | – | Specialized pipes, structural hollow sections – Engineering solutions |
Steel Pipe Prices in Nigeria
The price of steel pipes in Nigeria varies depending on type, size, and specifications. As of the date of publication, the prices of steel pipes in Nigeria are as follows:
4-inch SCH 80 coated line pipe: ₦322,500
6-inch SCH 80 coated line pipe: ₦483,750
Galvanized steel structural pipe (imported): $550-750 per 30 tons. Prices will vary depending on whether the pipe is used for structural, wiring, or conduit purposes, as well as its material grade.
Larger diameter pipes are more expensive; details such as whether a coating is applied will also affect the final price.
Market Analysis of Steel Pipes in Nigeria
Nigeria’s steel trading market is showing steady growth. With the continuous development of national infrastructure construction and the real estate market, the demand for steel is increasing year by year.
Currently, Nigeria’s steel trading market is mainly concentrated in several major cities, such as Lagos and Abuja.
The operation of Nigeria’s steel trading market is affected by a variety of factors. First, the global economic situation directly impacts steel prices.
In addition, the domestic policy environment, the progress of infrastructure construction, and the prosperity of the real estate market are also important factors affecting the steel trading market.
Despite facing many challenges, Nigeria’s steel trading market still has broad development prospects. With the continued growth of the national economy and the ongoing progress of infrastructure construction, the demand for steel is expected to continue its growth trend.
Summary
As a company with many years of experience in Nigeria, we have a deep understanding of the Nigerian steel market.
Our clients are located in various cities throughout Nigeria. Since 2000, we have been supplying Nigeria with high-quality steel pipes and fittings, and we are very familiar with Nigeria’s demand for steel products.
Going forward, we will continue to build further cooperative relationships with our Nigerian clients to jointly build a beautiful Nigeria.
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