Cellulose nitrate imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose nitrate by Nigeria reached $2.0 million in 2024 (656 tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.0M | 657 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 504 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 422 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 471 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 516 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 569 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 448 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 510 t |
Where Nigeria imports cellulose nitrate from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (29%), India (27%), China (25%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $588K | 29% |
| India | $551K | 27% |
| China | $518K | 26% |
| Germany | $206K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $94K | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $68K | 3.3% |
| France | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.09, 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 cellulose nitrate imports (HS 3912.20): 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 3912.20: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose nitrate imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cellulose nitrate worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 656 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose nitrate to Nigeria?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($588 thousand), followed by India (27%) and China (25%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose nitrate to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose nitrate?
The HS code for cellulose nitrate is subheading 3912.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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