Plastic-coated fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported plastic-coated fabric worth $60.7 million (13.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $99.3 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 | $60.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $72.4M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $97.0M | 26.5K t |
| 2021 | $99.3M | 48.1K t |
| 2020 | $84.0M | 42.4K t |
| 2019 | $78.9M | 48.3K t |
| 2018 | $65.9M | 44.4K t |
| 2017 | $56.9M | 39.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.5M | 96% |
| United States | $680K | 1.1% |
| India | $651K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $309K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $159K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $67K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $57K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 66% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 26% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, 41% below the world average of $7.42, 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-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic-coated fabric worth $60.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($58.5 million), followed by the United States (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $7.42 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-coated fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.9 million in 2017 to $60.7 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $99.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (66% of the value) and 5903.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Nigeria reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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