Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $169.8 million (146.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $169.8M | 146.2K t |
| 2023 | $116.1M | 90.1K t |
| 2022 | $141.8M | 117.4K t |
| 2021 | $181.6M | 198.7K t |
| 2020 | $72.6M | 100.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $73.8M | 58.4K t |
| 2017 | $56.0M | 58.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $163.4M | 96% |
| India | $6.1M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $233K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $14.4 million of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (39%), Spain (24%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 39% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 25% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 12% |
| Belgium | $898K | 6.2% |
| United States | $516K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $442K | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $435K | 3% |
| Lithuania | $136K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $118K | 0.8% |
| India | $114K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $169.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($163.4 million), followed by India (4%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.0 million in 2017 to $169.8 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2021 at $181.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Spain and Turkey. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $155.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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