Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $134.7 million of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) in 2024 (155.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $178.3 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 | $134.7M | 155.8K t |
| 2023 | $170.8M | 145.0K t |
| 2022 | $176.9M | 147.0K t |
| 2021 | $178.3M | 190.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.3M | 122.7K t |
| 2019 | $172.1M | 171.0K t |
| 2018 | $155.0M | 132.3K t |
| 2017 | $70.7M | 75.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $130.6M | 97% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 1.9% |
| Oman | $932K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $467K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $83K | 0.1% |
| India | $38K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) exports from Nigeria
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) by Nigeria reached $16.2 million in 2024 (25.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (26%), United Kingdom (12%), Ukraine (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 12% |
| Ukraine | $2.0M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Israel | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| Croatia | $856K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $794K | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $638K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $601K | 3.7% |
| India | $584K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports (HS 3907.69): 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 3907.69: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $134.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($130.6 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and Oman (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.07 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 (low viscosity) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.7 million in 2017 to $134.7 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2021 at $178.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $143.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $16.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Kingdom and Ukraine. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $118.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) is subheading 3907.69. 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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