Plastic dinnerware imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $90.4 million of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (25.2 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $134.6 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 | $90.4M | 25.2K t |
| 2023 | $109.9M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $114.6M | 22.9K t |
| 2021 | $134.6M | 36.0K t |
| 2020 | $112.3M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $111.0M | 30.6K t |
| 2018 | $100.9M | 28.0K t |
| 2017 | $81.3M | 21.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic dinnerware from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.3M | 63% |
| India | $17.5M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $8.4M | 9.3% |
| United States | $5.2M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $248K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $203K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $164K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $159K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $153K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $149K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 67% |
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.56, 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 dinnerware exports from Nigeria
Exports of plastic dinnerware by Nigeria reached $983 thousand in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Niger (44%), Benin (37%), Togo (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $430K | 44% |
| Benin | $367K | 37% |
| Togo | $51K | 5.2% |
| Gambia | $34K | 3.4% |
| Senegal | $26K | 2.6% |
| Panama | $20K | 2% |
| Burkina Faso | $19K | 1.9% |
| United States | $8K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic dinnerware worth $90.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($57.3 million), followed by India (19%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.56 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 dinnerware to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.3 million in 2017 to $90.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $134.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Nigeria exported $983 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Benin and Togo. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $89.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (67% of the value) and 3924.90 (33%).
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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