Rubber and plastic working machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $38.8 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $60.6 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 | $38.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $40.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $45.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $33.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $55.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $29.9M | 968 t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber and plastic working machinery from
China alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.5M | 68% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 6% |
| India | $2.3M | 6% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| France | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $966K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $745K | 1.9% |
| United States | $336K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $220K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, 73% below the world average of $18.62, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria rubber and plastic working machinery imports (HS 8477.80): 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 8477.80: Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic working machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic working machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by Italy (6%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic working machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $18.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic working machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.9 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $60.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery?
The HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery is subheading 8477.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8477 page.
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