Polymer solvent paint imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $15.6 million of polymer solvent paint in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 2.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports polymer solvent paint from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Germany (18%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 19% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 9.8% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 6.5% |
| India | $977K | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $858K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $612K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $580K | 3.7% |
| France | $369K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 38% below the world average of $5.90, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria polymer solvent paint imports (HS 3208.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 3208.90: Paints and varnishes: based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of polymer solvent paint imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polymer solvent paint worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymer solvent paint to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymer solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $5.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymer solvent paint to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $23.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymer solvent paint?
The HS code for polymer solvent paint is subheading 3208.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Nigeria, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World polymer solvent paint trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Nigeria
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.