Plastic office supplies imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic office supplies by Nigeria reached $6.0 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.8 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 | $6.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic office supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 61% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $300K | 5% |
| United States | $250K | 4.1% |
| India | $75K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $35K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $34K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.3% |
| Panama | $19K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 39% below the world average of $4.46, 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 office supplies exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported plastic office supplies worth $213 thousand (357 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Liberia accounted for 50% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $107K | 50% |
| Ghana | $56K | 26% |
| Latvia | $26K | 12% |
| Germany | $8K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 3.4% |
| Benin | $2K | 1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.9% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic office supplies imports (HS 3926.10): 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 3926.10: Plastics: office or school supplies.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic office supplies imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic office supplies worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic office supplies to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Denmark (26%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic office supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $4.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic office supplies to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic office supplies?
Yes. Nigeria exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, Ghana and Latvia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic office supplies?
The HS code for plastic office supplies is subheading 3926.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
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