Plastic button imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic button by Nigeria reached $2.7 million in 2024 (536 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.4 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 | $2.7M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 512 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 628 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 538 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 535 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 485 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 697 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 659 t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic button from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, 66% below the world average of $14.46, 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 plastic button imports (HS 9606.21): 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 9606.21: Buttons: of plastics, not covered with textile material.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic button imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic button worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic button to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic button per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $14.46 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 button to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic button?
The HS code for plastic button is subheading 9606.21. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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