Nigeria is West Africa's largest scrap metal market, driven by significant construction activity, a growing steel sector, and large volumes of scrap from vehicle wrecks, electrical infrastructure, and industrial equipment.
Nigeria's scrap market is fragmented but large, with significant volumes generated from vehicle end-of-life, electrical cables, and construction demolition. The formal steel sector (Ajaokuta, Delta Steel) and informal induction furnaces both consume domestic scrap. Nigeria also exports some non-ferrous scrap (copper, aluminium) to Asian buyers.
Most international scrap transactions from Nigeria are denominated in USD. Non-ferrous copper and aluminium scrap exports from Nigeria face regulatory scrutiny — export permits and documentation are required. Some copper theft-related material creates challenges for formal buyers.
View current indicative prices: HMS Scrap, Copper Scrap, Aluminium Scrap, Steel Scrap and more on the MetalsPlace Price Guide.
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For formal commercial scrap export from Nigeria, exporters need NXP (Form M equivalent) and relevant permits. MetalsPlace can connect Nigerian scrap dealers and traders with international buyers for formal, documented shipments.
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