Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate by Nigeria reached $7.1 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.8 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 | $7.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), South Korea (31%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 46% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $714K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $325K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $213K | 3% |
| Germany | $124K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $91K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $54K | 0.8% |
| India | $49K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
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 polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports (HS 3909.31): 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 3909.31: Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI).
Common questions
What is the value of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by South Korea (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2021 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
The HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate is subheading 3909.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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