Polyethylene scrap exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyethylene scrap by Nigeria reached $5.7 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 320% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average.
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 | $5.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $524K | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $382K | 504 t |
| 2018 | $67K | 298 t |
| 2017 | $181K | 525 t |
Where Nigeria exports polyethylene scrap to
United Kingdom alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 62% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 33% |
| Vietnam | $82K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $73K | 1.3% |
| China | $43K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $19K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $17K | 0.3% |
| United States | $17K | 0.3% |
| Albania | $9K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 64% above the world average of $0.39. 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.
Polyethylene scrap imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported polyethylene scrap worth $2.1 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Thailand alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.5M | 68% |
| Vietnam | $565K | 26% |
| Taiwan | $100K | 4.7% |
| China | $20K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria polyethylene scrap exports (HS 3915.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3915.10: Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene scrap exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported polyethylene scrap worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 320% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene scrap from Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Spain (33%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $0.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene scrap from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $180 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import polyethylene scrap?
Yes. Nigeria imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene scrap?
The HS code for polyethylene scrap is subheading 3915.10. 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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