Rubber chemical imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber chemical by Nigeria reached $14.4 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $14.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 4.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber chemical from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (30%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 40% |
| India | $4.4M | 30% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $454K | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $370K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $143K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $90K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $33K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3812
| 3812.39 | Rubber antioxidants (non-TMQ) | 77% |
| 3812.20 | Rubber plasticizers | 12% |
| 3812.10 | Rubber accelerator | 8% |
| 3812.31 | TMQ rubber antioxidant | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3812.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 45% below the world average of $3.46, 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 rubber chemical imports (HS 3812): 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 3812: Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.c. or included; anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers for rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber chemical imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber chemical worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber chemical to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (30%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber chemical per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $3.46 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 chemical to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber chemical?
The HS code for rubber chemical is heading 3812. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3812.39 (77% of the value) and 3812.20 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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