Polypropylene packing sacks imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.8 million of polypropylene packing sacks in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.6 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 | $4.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports polypropylene packing sacks from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 93% |
| Spain | $137K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $102K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $75K | 1.6% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Benin | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene packing sacks exports from Nigeria
Exports of polypropylene packing sacks by Nigeria reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Republic of the Congo accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $2.7M | 74% |
| Ghana | $320K | 8.6% |
| Benin | $302K | 8.2% |
| Niger | $195K | 5.3% |
| Senegal | $146K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria polypropylene packing sacks imports (HS 6305.33): 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 6305.33: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene packing sacks imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polypropylene packing sacks worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene packing sacks to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Spain (3%) and Poland (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene packing sacks to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export polypropylene packing sacks?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Ghana and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene packing sacks?
The HS code for polypropylene packing sacks is subheading 6305.33. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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