369 tons of 304 stainless steel coils to Niger

Niger in West Africa has reached a new partnership with Wanzhi Steel, and we delivered 369 tons of 304 stainless steel coils to the Port of Cotonou as scheduled.

Customer Background

The customer is a company in Niger that is mainly engaged in construction and manufacturing, focusing on providing high-quality building materials for local infrastructure projects. The company has a good reputation in the Niger market and has established long-term cooperative relationships with many international suppliers. This time, the customer plans to purchase a batch of 304 stainless steel coils for the manufacture of ceilings and industrial equipment in the chemical and medical industries. We are honored to choose us and arranged strict production work for the first time.

Customer Order Size:

Material: 304 stainless steel (ASTM A240 standard).

Surface treatment: 2B (cold rolled, bright annealed).

Width: 125.5cm

Coil weight: 5 tons

Total: 369 tons.

Wanzhi steel factory

We have 5 continuous hot-dip galvanizing lines with an annual output of 1.1 million tons. The annealing furnace of the line adopts full radiation tube heating type, the furnace type is a horizontal furnace, and the zinc pot is heated by a ceramic induction body. The line is equipped with a special air knife and the export is equipped with a skin straightening machine. Our product quality is guaranteed, the reputation is excellent, and we have many global partners. We are worthy of your trust.

Analysis of Niger Stainless Steel Market

As a landlocked country in West Africa, Niger has invested a lot of resources in infrastructure construction and industrialization in recent years. Stainless steel is in high demand in the construction, manufacturing and home appliance industries due to its corrosion resistance, strength and aesthetics. Especially in the capital Niamey and major cities, stainless steel is widely used for:
– Building exterior walls and roofs.
– Industrial equipment and pipes.
– Home appliances and kitchenware.

WanZhi Steel Workshop

Impact of local climate on stainless steel demand

Niger’s climate is mainly tropical desert climate, with the following characteristics:
High temperature: The average temperature throughout the year is above 30°C, and can reach 45°C in summer.
Dryness: Most areas have very little precipitation and the air is dry.
Dust: There are often sandstorms in the northern region, which cause wear and tear on building materials.
This climatic condition places high demands on the corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, and wear resistance of building materials. 304 stainless steel is very suitable for Niger’s climate environment due to its excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance.

Project Production

Why is 304 stainless steel popular?

1. Excellent corrosion resistance
304 stainless steel contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel, which can form a dense chromium oxide protective layer, effectively resisting the erosion of moisture, high temperature and dust.

2. High strength and durability
304 stainless steel has good mechanical properties, can withstand large loads and impacts, and is suitable for building structures and industrial equipment.

3. Aesthetics
304 stainless steel has a smooth surface and a silvery-white luster, which is suitable for building exterior walls and decorative materials.

4. Easy to process
304 stainless steel has good formability and weldability, and is easy to process into various shapes and sizes.

5. High cost performance
Compared with 316 stainless steel, 304 stainless steel is more affordable and can meet the needs of most application scenarios.

Chemical composition testing

Project Package

It adopts waterproof and moisture-proof packaging and reinforced wooden boxes to ensure that it is not damaged during transportation.

304 stainless steel popular size

1. Thickness
0.5mm – 1.0mm: For manufacturing roofing, wall panels and decorative materials.
1.5mm – 3.0mm: For manufacturing industrial equipment, pipes and structural parts.
2. Width
1000mm – 1500mm: General size suitable for use in construction and manufacturing industries.
3. Roll weight
5 tons – 10 tons: Easy to transport and store, while meeting the needs of large-scale projects.

Mode of transport

Shipped by sea to the main port of Niger (Port of Cotonou), and then transported by land to the customer’s location.

Delivery cycle

It is estimated that it will take 45-60 days from order placement to delivery. However, the transportation and customs clearance progress was very smooth, and we finally took 47 days including transportation time.

Case summary

Niger’s stainless steel market mainly relies on imports, and suppliers mainly come from China, India and Europe. Due to price and quality advantages, Chinese stainless steel products occupy a large share of the local market. 304 stainless steel has become one of the most popular stainless steel varieties due to its excellent performance and moderate price. Niger imposes certain tariffs on imported stainless steel, but the overall policy is relatively loose. Importers need to provide product certificates of conformity and certificates of origin to ensure that the products meet local standards.

Not only that, stainless steel has a wide range of applications around the world. Because its performance is far superior to any metal, if you have a limited budget, it is recommended that you choose galvanized steel. It is sufficient for all use needs in many cases.