Synthetic rubber imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $14.7 million of synthetic rubber in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $14.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic rubber from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 64% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| United States | $819K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $781K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $480K | 3.3% |
| India | $331K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $301K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $282K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $273K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $163K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 4002
| 4002.99 | Synthetic rubber (other) | 30% |
| 4002.19 | Styrene-butadiene rubber | 26% |
| 4002.11 | Styrene-butadiene latex | 11% |
| 4002.49 | Chloroprene rubber | 7.7% |
| 4002.20 | Butadiene rubber | 7.4% |
| 4002.51 | Nitrile rubber latex | 6% |
| 4002.70 | EPDM rubber | 4.6% |
| 4002.91 | Synthetic rubber latex (other) | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, close to the world average of $2.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic rubber exports from Nigeria
Exports of synthetic rubber by Nigeria reached $488 thousand in 2024 (339 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $449K | 92% |
| Togo | $34K | 7% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria synthetic rubber imports (HS 4002): 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 4002: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rubber imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic rubber worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic rubber to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Egypt (9%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic rubber to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export synthetic rubber?
Yes. Nigeria exported $488 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Togo and Finland. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber?
The HS code for synthetic rubber is heading 4002. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4002.99 (30% of the value) and 4002.19 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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