Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber injection molds by Nigeria reached $21.5 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.7 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 | $21.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 738 t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 61% |
| India | $4.3M | 20% |
| Canada | $833K | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $576K | 2.7% |
| France | $517K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $501K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $496K | 2.3% |
| Luxembourg | $462K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $220K | 1% |
| Brazil | $187K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.61 per kg, 49% below the world average of $20.81, 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.
Plastic and rubber injection molds exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $528 thousand of plastic and rubber injection molds in 2024 (15 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 97% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by India (20%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.61 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2021 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic and rubber injection molds?
Yes. Nigeria exported $528 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Turkey and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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