Rigid PVC compounds imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported rigid pvc compounds worth $6.2 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.1 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 | $6.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $355K | 289 t |
Where Nigeria imports rigid pvc compounds from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 63% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 22% |
| India | $237K | 3.8% |
| United States | $216K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $212K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $145K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $60K | 1% |
| Turkey | $43K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
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 rigid pvc compounds imports (HS 3904.21): 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 3904.21: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc compounds imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rigid pvc compounds worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc compounds to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Vietnam (22%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rigid pvc compounds to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $355 thousand in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc compounds?
The HS code for rigid pvc compounds is subheading 3904.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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