Pigment dispersion imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported pigment dispersion worth $4.8 million (915 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.3 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 | $4.8M | 915 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 964 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 822 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 998 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 675 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 543 t |
Where Nigeria imports pigment dispersion from
Most of the value came from Greece (48%), India (23%), China (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $2.3M | 48% |
| India | $1.1M | 23% |
| China | $309K | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $264K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $199K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $129K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $65K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $41K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $39K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3212
| 3212.90 | Paint pigment | 81% |
| 3212.10 | Specialty pigment | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.21 per kg, 49% below the world average of $10.25, 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 pigment dispersion imports (HS 3212): 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 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment dispersion imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pigment dispersion worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 915 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment dispersion to Nigeria?
Greece was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (23%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment dispersion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $10.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigment dispersion to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2021 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment dispersion?
The HS code for pigment dispersion is heading 3212. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3212.90 (81% of the value) and 3212.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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