Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Nigeria reached $4.7 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.9 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 | $4.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 84% |
| India | $240K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $81K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $49K | 1% |
| Morocco | $46K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 0.9% |
| United States | $41K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.25, 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 chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by India (5%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 618% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.25 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 chloride pipes and tubes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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