Polyamides (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported polyamides (other) worth $4.4 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $4.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 837 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 736 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 470 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 731 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 794 t |
Where Nigeria imports polyamides (other) from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 62% |
| India | $1.3M | 30% |
| Turkey | $134K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 2% |
| South Korea | $51K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 67% below the world average of $4.87, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria polyamides (other) imports (HS 3908.90): 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 3908.90: Polyamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 3908, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyamides (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyamides (other) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyamides (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (30%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyamides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyamides (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyamides (other)?
The HS code for polyamides (other) is subheading 3908.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3908 page.
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