Rubber sheets imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.6 million of rubber sheets in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $3.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 4.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 75% |
| Germany | $330K | 9% |
| India | $138K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $65K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 1% |
| Japan | $33K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $22K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 65% below the world average of $4.44, 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 sheets imports (HS 4008.21): 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 4008.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheets imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber sheets worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheets to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (9%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $4.44 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 sheets to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheets?
The HS code for rubber sheets is subheading 4008.21. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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