Plastic monofilament imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic monofilament by Nigeria reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.4 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 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 933 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 786 t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic monofilament from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 76% |
| Germany | $311K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $182K | 4.7% |
| India | $122K | 3.2% |
| United States | $76K | 2% |
| South Korea | $67K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $57K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $33K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3916
| 3916.90 | Plastic monofilament (other) | 48% |
| 3916.20 | Polyvinyl chloride monofilament | 42% |
| 3916.10 | Polyethylene monofilament and rods | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.79, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic monofilament imports (HS 3916): 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 3916: Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic monofilament imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic monofilament worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic monofilament to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 687% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic monofilament to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2021 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic monofilament?
The HS code for plastic monofilament is heading 3916. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3916.90 (47% of the value) and 3916.20 (42%).
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