Synthetic rubber (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.4 million of synthetic rubber (other) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 86% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $727K | 397 t |
| 2021 | $456K | 285 t |
| 2020 | $215K | 207 t |
| 2019 | $291K | 125 t |
| 2018 | $166K | 68 t |
| 2017 | $83K | 61 t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic rubber (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 95% |
| Germany | $165K | 3.7% |
| India | $51K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $3.37.
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 synthetic rubber (other) imports (HS 4002.99): 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 4002.99: Rubber: synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rubber (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic rubber (other) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic rubber (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Germany (4%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic rubber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.37 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 (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic rubber (other) is subheading 4002.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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