Plastic film and sheet (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.7 million of plastic film and sheet (other) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.2 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 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 872 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 918 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic film and sheet (other) from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 76% |
| India | $371K | 10% |
| Germany | $137K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $112K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 2.4% |
| United States | $89K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 79% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic film and sheet (other) imports (HS 3920.99): 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 3920.99: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film and sheet (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic film and sheet (other) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film and sheet (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (10%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film and sheet (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $11.58 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 and sheet (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film and sheet (other)?
The HS code for plastic film and sheet (other) is subheading 3920.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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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