Plastic hose imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hose by Nigeria reached $58.3 million in 2024 (28.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $100.1 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 | $58.3M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.1M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $61.2M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $100.1M | 42.1K t |
| 2020 | $66.1M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $59.7M | 24.6K t |
| 2018 | $57.5M | 26.3K t |
| 2017 | $51.9M | 21.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic hose from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.5M | 70% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| France | $887K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $865K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $824K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 30% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 25% |
| 3917.22 | Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 11% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 9.2% |
| 3917.33 | Flexible plastic hose with fittings | 8.1% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 8.1% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 3% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 67% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose exports from Nigeria
Exports of plastic hose by Nigeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Benin alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.1M | 54% |
| Central African Republic | $736K | 35% |
| Niger | $135K | 6.4% |
| Angola | $37K | 1.7% |
| Gambia | $29K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $26K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic hose worth $58.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($40.5 million), followed by Germany (4%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $6.11 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 hose to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.9 million in 2017 to $58.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $100.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic hose?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, the Central African Republic and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $56.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3917.40 (30% of the value) and 3917.39 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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