Saturated polyester resins imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $12.2 million of saturated polyester resins in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.1 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 | $12.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 942 t |
Where Nigeria imports saturated polyester resins from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 56% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 14% |
| Turkey | $760K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $530K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $471K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $447K | 3.7% |
| India | $400K | 3.3% |
| United States | $374K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $318K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $172K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 49% below the world average of $3.04, 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 saturated polyester resins imports (HS 3907.99): 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 3907.99: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated polyester resins imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported saturated polyester resins worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated polyester resins to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated polyester resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated polyester resins to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 396%. The peak was 2022 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated polyester resins?
The HS code for saturated polyester resins is subheading 3907.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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