Plastic waste (other) exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported plastic waste (other) worth $15.6 million (25.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.6M | 25.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 21.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 18.8K t |
Where Nigeria exports plastic waste (other) to
United States alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.4M | 54% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $879K | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $709K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $506K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $401K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $263K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $263K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $218K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.43. 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.
Plastic waste (other) imports to Nigeria
Imports of plastic waste (other) by Nigeria reached $1.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $533K | 51% |
| Ghana | $449K | 43% |
| India | $32K | 3% |
| Uganda | $20K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria plastic waste (other) exports (HS 3915.90): 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 3915.90: Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste (other) exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported plastic waste (other) worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic waste (other) from Nigeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic waste (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic waste (other) from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import plastic waste (other)?
Yes. Nigeria imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Ghana and India. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste (other)?
The HS code for plastic waste (other) is subheading 3915.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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