Polyvinyl acetate emulsion imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported polyvinyl acetate emulsion worth $5.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 79% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $5.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $711K | 949 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $752K | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $702K | 842 t |
| 2017 | $433K | 683 t |
Where Nigeria imports polyvinyl acetate emulsion from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $705K | 14% |
| Germany | $134K | 2.7% |
| China | $41K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.40, 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 polyvinyl acetate emulsion imports (HS 3905.12): 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 3905.12: Poly(vinyl acetate): in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl acetate emulsion imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyvinyl acetate emulsion worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl acetate emulsion to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl acetate emulsion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl acetate emulsion to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $432 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl acetate emulsion?
The HS code for polyvinyl acetate emulsion is subheading 3905.12. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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