Polyurethane imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $56.5 million of polyurethane in 2024 (52.9 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $56.5M | 52.9K t |
| 2023 | $54.0M | 30.3K t |
| 2022 | $60.2M | 34.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.9M | 32.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 9.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports polyurethane from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (22%), China (21%), Oman (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.2M | 22% |
| China | $11.9M | 21% |
| Oman | $6.4M | 11% |
| India | $4.4M | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 7% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 6.4% |
| Greece | $3.0M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 41% |
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 38% |
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 13% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 4.7% |
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 3.6% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 48% below the world average of $2.07, 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 polyurethane imports (HS 3909): 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: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyurethane worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Nigeria?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Oman (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2022 at $60.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3909.50 (41% of the value) and 3909.10 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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