Plastic molding machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic molding machine by Nigeria reached $159.9 million in 2024 (25.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $159.9M | 25.8K t |
| 2023 | $177.0M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $173.2M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $194.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $129.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $175.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2018 | $138.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $104.0M | 5.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic molding machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $87.6M | 55% |
| India | $16.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $7.7M | 4.8% |
| France | $7.7M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $7.6M | 4.8% |
| Luxembourg | $4.5M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 24% |
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 21% |
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 18% |
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 15% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 15% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 3.5% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 2.1% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, 55% below the world average of $13.91, 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 molding machine exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported plastic molding machine worth $1.5 million (62 tonnes). Angola alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $1.5M | 96% |
| Benin | $29K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.9% |
| United States | $10K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic molding machine imports (HS 8477): 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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic molding machine worth $159.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($87.6 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $13.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.0 million in 2017 to $159.9 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2021 at $194.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $156.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic molding machine?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Benin and Greece. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $158.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8477.80 (24% of the value) and 8477.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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