Plastic film imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic film by Nigeria reached $46.8 million in 2024 (21.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $62.6 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 | $46.8M | 21.2K t |
| 2023 | $49.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 19.0K t |
| 2021 | $62.6M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $45.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $52.8M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.1M | 13.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic film from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.2M | 65% |
| India | $6.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $642K | 1.4% |
| France | $568K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $527K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $472K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 36% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 31% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 16% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 13% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 4.7% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 54% below the world average of $4.76, 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 film exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $747 thousand of plastic film in 2024 (588 tonnes). Ghana alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $642K | 86% |
| South Africa | $84K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 1.5% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.6% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.4% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic film worth $46.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($30.2 million), followed by India (14%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $4.76 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 film to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.1 million in 2017 to $46.8 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $62.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic film?
Yes. Nigeria exported $747 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (36% of the value) and 3921.12 (31%).
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