Plastic packing cases imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.8 million of plastic packing cases in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.5 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 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 987 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic packing cases from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 57% |
| Luxembourg | $1.0M | 18% |
| India | $467K | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $186K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $135K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $104K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $89K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $48K | 0.8% |
| United States | $48K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3.67. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 packing cases imports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic packing cases worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Luxembourg (18%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3.67 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 packing cases to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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