Polyether resins imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyether resins by Nigeria reached $84.9 million in 2024 (61.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $144.8 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 | $84.9M | 61.5K t |
| 2023 | $70.4M | 47.4K t |
| 2022 | $99.0M | 48.6K t |
| 2021 | $144.8M | 58.1K t |
| 2020 | $83.2M | 53.8K t |
| 2019 | $83.6M | 54.1K t |
| 2018 | $68.6M | 35.3K t |
| 2017 | $41.2M | 25.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports polyether resins from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), South Korea (37%), Netherlands (5%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.6M | 45% |
| South Korea | $31.5M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $750K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $371K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $332K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.13, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria polyether resins imports (HS 3907.20): 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 3907.20: Polyethers: in primary forms, excluding polyacetals.
Common questions
What is the value of polyether resins imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyether resins worth $84.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyether resins to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($38.6 million), followed by South Korea (37%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyether resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyether resins to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.2 million in 2017 to $84.9 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2021 at $144.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyether resins?
The HS code for polyether resins is subheading 3907.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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