Acrylic resin imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $59.6 million of acrylic resin in 2024 (62.1 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $103.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.6M | 62.1K t |
| 2023 | $53.0M | 49.4K t |
| 2022 | $103.0M | 64.3K t |
| 2021 | $94.9M | 73.8K t |
| 2020 | $43.1M | 45.1K t |
| 2019 | $49.2M | 48.2K t |
| 2018 | $42.8M | 38.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.3M | 29.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports acrylic resin from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), Turkey (20%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.5M | 23% |
| Turkey | $12.1M | 20% |
| China | $10.6M | 18% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| France | $1.8M | 3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $562K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3906
| 3906.90 | Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 94% |
| 3906.10 | Polymethyl methacrylate | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 56% below the world average of $2.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria acrylic resin imports (HS 3906): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic resin imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported acrylic resin worth $59.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic resin to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $2.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic resin to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.3 million in 2017 to $59.6 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $103.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic resin?
The HS code for acrylic resin is heading 3906. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3906.90 (94% of the value) and 3906.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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