Solvent-based paint imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of solvent-based paint by Nigeria reached $25.7 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $35.8 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 | $25.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 3.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports solvent-based paint from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Germany (13%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 9.6% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| India | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $823K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $756K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Polymer solvent paint | 61% |
| 3208.20 | Acrylic solvent paint | 32% |
| 3208.10 | Polyester solvent paint | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 45% below the world average of $5.76, 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 solvent-based paint imports (HS 3208): 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 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported solvent-based paint worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply solvent-based paint to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $5.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solvent-based paint to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $35.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3208.90 (61% of the value) and 3208.20 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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