Vinyl polymer imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.7 million of vinyl polymer in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.9 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 | $10.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports vinyl polymer from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 12% |
| China | $1.3M | 12% |
| Belgium | $822K | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $707K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $614K | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $339K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $266K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $116K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3905
| 3905.12 | Polyvinyl acetate emulsion | 47% |
| 3905.99 | Vinyl polymers (other) | 15% |
| 3905.91 | Vinyl polymer copolymers (other) | 14% |
| 3905.30 | Polyvinyl alcohol | 12% |
| 3905.29 | Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) | 4.5% |
| 3905.21 | Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion | 3.8% |
| 3905.19 | Polyvinyl acetate resin | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 55% below the world average of $2.77, 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 vinyl polymer imports (HS 3905): 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 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymer imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vinyl polymer worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl polymer to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl polymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl polymer to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2023 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymer?
The HS code for vinyl polymer is heading 3905. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3905.12 (47% of the value) and 3905.99 (15%).
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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