Petroleum resin imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.0 million of petroleum resin in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.0 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 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 653 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 891 t |
Where Nigeria imports petroleum resin from
Most of the value came from China (36%), United Kingdom (24%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $713K | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $274K | 9.2% |
| France | $170K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $162K | 5.4% |
| United States | $117K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $97K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $90K | 3% |
| Turkey | $88K | 2.9% |
| India | $78K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 3911
| 3911.90 | Polysulfones and polysulfides | 55% |
| 3911.10 | Petroleum resins | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.22, 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 petroleum resin imports (HS 3911): 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 3911: Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum resin imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported petroleum resin worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum resin to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum resin to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum resin?
The HS code for petroleum resin is heading 3911. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3911.90 (55% of the value) and 3911.10 (45%).
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