Nigeria is one of the largest roofing sheet markets in Africa, and nearly all long-span and step-tile sheets sold in Lagos, Abuja and Onitsha start life as imported PPGI or aluzinc coil. This guide explains what actually sets the price — written for importers and roll-formers buying by the container, not per sheet.
What Drives the Price
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Thickness (0.13-0.55 mm) | Biggest driver; thinner gauge = more m² per ton but harder to form cleanly |
| Coating class (Z60-Z275 / AZ50-AZ150) | Heavier coating adds USD 10-40/ton but multiplies service life |
| Paint system (PE / SMP / HDP / PVDF) | PE is standard; HDP/PVDF add cost for premium 15-20 year lines |
| Color | Standard RAL colors (wine red, forest green, sky blue) carry no premium; custom matching adds setup at small volumes |
| Order volume | 25-ton MOQ per spec; full 25-27 ton containers price best |
Indicative FOB Ranges (Mid-2026)
As a working benchmark, PPGI coil in common Nigerian roofing specs (0.30-0.45 mm, Z60-Z100, PE paint) trades in the USD 680-820 per ton FOB band, and bare aluzinc (AZ60-AZ100) slightly below comparable PPGI. Steel and zinc prices move weekly — treat these as orientation, not an offer, and request a live quote for a firm number.
How Many Sheets Per Ton?
At 0.45 mm a coil yields roughly 280 m² per ton; at 0.35 mm about 360 m². That per-square-meter math, not the per-ton price, is what determines your margin per sheet. Run your exact spec through our steel coil calculator.
Shipping and Landed Cost
We ship FOB Tianjin (Xingang); transit to Lagos (Apapa/Tin Can) is typically 35-40 days. Budget for Nigerian import duty and levies on coated steel plus clearing costs when you build the landed price — your clearing agent can confirm current ECOWAS CET rates for your HS code (7210/7212 family).
Where to Start
See our Nigeria-specific supply pages: PPGI coil for Nigeria, GI coil for Nigeria, galvalume coil for Nigeria, and the wider Africa roofing market guide.
FAQ
Can I mix colors and thicknesses in one container?
Yes — 25 tons per specification, and a 1×40 container takes 25-27 tons total, so two specs per box is routine.
Which colors sell best in Nigeria?
Wine red leads by a wide margin, followed by forest green, chocolate brown and sky blue. All are standard RAL-matched colors — see the PPGI color chart.
What payment terms do you accept?
T/T (30% deposit, balance against B/L copy) and irrevocable L/C at sight for larger programs.
Do you supply finished sheets or only coil?
Both — most Nigerian customers import coil for local roll-forming, but we can ship pre-cut corrugated and long-span sheets when needed.
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