Polycarboxylic acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported polycarboxylic acid worth $23.8 million (19.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.2 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 | $23.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 19.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 18.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports polycarboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (40%), China (30%), South Korea (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $9.5M | 40% |
| China | $7.2M | 30% |
| South Korea | $5.7M | 24% |
| India | $344K | 1.4% |
| United States | $289K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $288K | 1.2% |
| France | $178K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $124K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $91K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $56K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.32 | Dioctyl phthalate | 77% |
| 2917.35 | Phthalic anhydride | 15% |
| 2917.19 | Acyclic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 3.4% |
| 2917.39 | Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 2.5% |
| 2917.20 | Cyclic polycarboxylic acids | 1.2% |
| 2917.12 | Adipic acid | 0.6% |
| 2917.34 | Phthalate esters (other) | 0.5% |
| 2917.13 | Azelaic and sebacic acids | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria polycarboxylic acid imports (HS 2917): 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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polycarboxylic acid worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Nigeria?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by China (30%) and South Korea (24%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polycarboxylic acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $31.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2917.32 (77% of the value) and 2917.35 (15%).
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