Plastic bottle imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported plastic bottle worth $145.1 million (32.6 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $145.1M | 32.6K t |
| 2023 | $113.7M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $116.7M | 28.7K t |
| 2021 | $130.7M | 31.5K t |
| 2020 | $95.9M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $84.8M | 29.1K t |
| 2018 | $77.9M | 24.8K t |
| 2017 | $67.1M | 22.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic bottle from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.4M | 57% |
| Indonesia | $20.2M | 14% |
| India | $7.5M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $7.4M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 23% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 21% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 20% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 19% |
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 13% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 4% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic bottle exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported plastic bottle worth $5.8 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Niger (46%), Ghana (27%), Senegal (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $2.7M | 46% |
| Ghana | $1.6M | 27% |
| Senegal | $492K | 8.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $353K | 6.1% |
| Cameroon | $163K | 2.8% |
| Gabon | $133K | 2.3% |
| United States | $103K | 1.8% |
| Benin | $67K | 1.2% |
| France | $49K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $37K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic bottle worth $145.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($82.4 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 939% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.90 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 bottle to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.1 million in 2017 to $145.1 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $104.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Nigeria exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Ghana and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $139.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3923.90 (23% of the value) and 3923.29 (21%).
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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