Cellular plastic film imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellular plastic film by Nigeria reached $5.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.6 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 | $5.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports cellular plastic film from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 57% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $638K | 11% |
| India | $303K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $107K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $48K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $39K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 64% below the world average of $8.07, 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 cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.19): 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 3921.19: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular plastic film imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cellular plastic film worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular plastic film to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $8.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular plastic film to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular plastic film?
The HS code for cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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