Polypropylene imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $429.0 million of polypropylene in 2024 (376.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $579.1 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 | $429.0M | 376.4K t |
| 2023 | $357.1M | 295.5K t |
| 2022 | $481.3M | 347.6K t |
| 2021 | $579.1M | 321.8K t |
| 2020 | $195.1M | 199.1K t |
| 2019 | $241.1M | 210.7K t |
| 2018 | $199.7M | 153.5K t |
| 2017 | $199.7M | 177.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports polypropylene from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (34%), China (19%), South Korea (17%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $146.5M | 34% |
| China | $81.0M | 19% |
| South Korea | $72.6M | 17% |
| South Africa | $49.9M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $35.3M | 8.2% |
| India | $9.5M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $7.9M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $5.0M | 1.2% |
| Oman | $4.3M | 1% |
| United States | $3.4M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 78% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 21% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 1.6% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Nigeria
Exports of polypropylene by Nigeria reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.2M | 86% |
| Benin | $97K | 7.1% |
| United States | $75K | 5.5% |
| Niger | $17K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.6% |
| Togo | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria polypropylene imports (HS 3902): 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polypropylene worth $429.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Nigeria?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($146.5 million), followed by China (19%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $199.7 million in 2017 to $429.0 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2021 at $579.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $335.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export polypropylene?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Benin and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $427.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (78% of the value) and 3902.30 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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