Plastic sheet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported plastic sheet worth $169.3 million (75.4 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 $255.3 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 | $169.3M | 75.4K t |
| 2023 | $169.8M | 69.0K t |
| 2022 | $223.2M | 68.6K t |
| 2021 | $255.3M | 90.5K t |
| 2020 | $209.8M | 94.7K t |
| 2019 | $180.2M | 71.5K t |
| 2018 | $179.2M | 68.5K t |
| 2017 | $117.1M | 49.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $99.0M | 59% |
| Germany | $21.1M | 13% |
| India | $16.5M | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8.0M | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.3M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 41% |
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 22% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 7.8% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 7.2% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 5.5% |
| 3920.69 | Polyester film and sheet (other) | 5.2% |
| 3920.51 | Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet | 3.3% |
| 3920.30 | Polystyrene film and sheet | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.44, 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 sheet exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $29.4 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.6M | 53% |
| Ghana | $7.2M | 25% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 16% |
| Senegal | $813K | 2.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $585K | 2% |
| Germany | $257K | 0.9% |
| Niger | $58K | 0.2% |
| India | $42K | 0.1% |
| Andorra | $29K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $22K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic sheet imports (HS 3920): 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic sheet worth $169.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($99.0 million), followed by Germany (12%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic sheet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117.1 million in 2017 to $169.3 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $255.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $188.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Nigeria exported $29.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ghana and Mexico. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $139.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3920.20 (40% of the value) and 3920.10 (22%).
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