Plastic building material imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported plastic building material worth $23.3 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.5 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 | $23.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $25.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 6.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic building material from
China alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.2M | 74% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $638K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $550K | 2.4% |
| United States | $496K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $388K | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $312K | 1.3% |
| India | $304K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $299K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $271K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 75% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 11% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 8.1% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 51% below the world average of $4.05, 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 building material exports from Nigeria
Exports of plastic building material by Nigeria reached $284 thousand in 2024 (387 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Benin (45%), Niger (43%), Kenya (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $128K | 45% |
| Niger | $123K | 44% |
| Kenya | $21K | 7.3% |
| Togo | $10K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic building material worth $23.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building material to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $23.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic building material?
Yes. Nigeria exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Niger and Kenya. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (75% of the value) and 3925.20 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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