Engineering plastic imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $418.5 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (379.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $538.5 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 | $418.5M | 379.8K t |
| 2023 | $395.9M | 300.8K t |
| 2022 | $466.1M | 338.8K t |
| 2021 | $538.5M | 461.3K t |
| 2020 | $258.0M | 284.6K t |
| 2019 | $311.3M | 271.4K t |
| 2018 | $314.3M | 233.5K t |
| 2017 | $179.7M | 164.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports engineering plastic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $344.7M | 82% |
| South Korea | $32.2M | 7.7% |
| India | $7.9M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.6M | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $2.8M | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 0.7% |
| France | $2.5M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 41% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 32% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 20% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 2.9% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 1.5% |
| 3907.10 | Polyacetal resin | 1.3% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.8% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $31.2 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (44.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (25%), China (13%), Spain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.7M | 25% |
| China | $4.2M | 13% |
| Spain | $3.9M | 12% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 9.7% |
| Ukraine | $2.0M | 6.5% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $957K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $914K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $892K | 2.9% |
| Croatia | $867K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported engineering plastic worth $418.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 379.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($344.7 million), followed by South Korea (8%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $179.7 million in 2017 to $418.5 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2021 at $538.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $360.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Nigeria exported $31.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, China and Spain. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $387.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (41% of the value) and 3907.69 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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