Unsaturated polyester resin imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.4 million of unsaturated polyester resin in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.5 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 | $3.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports unsaturated polyester resin from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (43%), China (18%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 43% |
| China | $629K | 18% |
| India | $409K | 12% |
| Turkey | $294K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $245K | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $185K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $73K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $70K | 2% |
| Brazil | $32K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.35, 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.
Unsaturated polyester resin exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $261 thousand of unsaturated polyester resin in 2024 (466 tonnes). Indonesia alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $190K | 73% |
| Malaysia | $71K | 27% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria unsaturated polyester resin imports (HS 3907.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3907.91: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated polyester resin imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported unsaturated polyester resin worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated polyester resin to Nigeria?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (18%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated polyester resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated polyester resin to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export unsaturated polyester resin?
Yes. Nigeria exported $261 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester resin?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester resin is subheading 3907.91. 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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