Plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $16.3 million of plastic and rubber molds (other types) in 2024 (781 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 60% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.5 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 | $16.3M | 781 t |
| 2023 | $40.5M | 947 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 691 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 368 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 891 t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 821 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 545 t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic and rubber molds (other types) from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.6M | 71% |
| India | $2.8M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $424K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $345K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $287K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $274K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $186K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $73K | 0.5% |
| United States | $68K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.84 per kg, close to the world average of $22.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.79): 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 8480.79: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber molds (other types) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic and rubber molds (other types) worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 781 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by India (17%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.84 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $22.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2023 at $40.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
The HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types) is subheading 8480.79. 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.
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