Plastic tableware imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic tableware by Nigeria reached $60.6 million in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $103.0 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 | $60.6M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $79.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $87.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $103.0M | 23.1K t |
| 2020 | $89.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $85.1M | 21.5K t |
| 2018 | $73.9M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $58.3M | 16.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic tableware from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.7M | 67% |
| India | $17.4M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $228K | 0.4% |
| France | $102K | 0.2% |
| United States | $82K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $73K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $71K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $56K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $52K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, close to the world average of $4.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic tableware exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $757 thousand of plastic tableware in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Niger (43%), Benin (43%), Gambia (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $325K | 43% |
| Benin | $323K | 43% |
| Gambia | $32K | 4.2% |
| Togo | $30K | 3.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $19K | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $10K | 1.4% |
| United States | $6K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic tableware worth $60.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($40.7 million), followed by India (29%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.52 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 tableware to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.3 million in 2017 to $60.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $103.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export plastic tableware?
Yes. Nigeria exported $757 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Benin and the Gambia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $59.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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