Acrylic water-based paint imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic water-based paint by Nigeria reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.1 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 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports acrylic water-based paint from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (18%), Turkey (14%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $512K | 18% |
| Turkey | $383K | 14% |
| China | $248K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $233K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $213K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $174K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $172K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $169K | 6% |
| India | $148K | 5.2% |
| France | $116K | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.70, 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 water-based paint imports (HS 3209.10): 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 3209.10: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic water-based paint imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported acrylic water-based paint worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic water-based paint to Nigeria?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($512 thousand), followed by Turkey (14%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic water-based paint to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic water-based paint?
The HS code for acrylic water-based paint is subheading 3209.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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