| Product Code: ETC8635110 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Despite a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -30.92% from 2020 to 2024, Nigeria`s import of shrink films continued to see a decline with a growth rate of -23.09% in 2024. The market remained highly concentrated, with the top exporting countries being China, Egypt, India, Togo, and South Africa. This concentration is evident by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2023, which further increased in 2024. This data suggests a challenging landscape for the shrink films market in Nigeria, with potential implications for importers and domestic manufacturers.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Overview |
3.1 Nigeria Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Thickness, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for packaged goods in Nigeria |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of shrink packaging for product protection and branding purposes |
4.2.3 Rise in e-commerce activities leading to higher demand for shrink films |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative packaging solutions like stretch films and corrugated boxes |
5 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Trends |
6 Nigeria Shrink Films Market, By Types |
6.1 Nigeria Shrink Films Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Barrier, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Barrier, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By High Barrier, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Ultra-high Barrier, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market, By Thickness |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Up to 15 microns, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By 15 to 30microns, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By 30-50 microns, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 50 microns, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market, By Packaging Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Wraps, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Labels, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market, By Material |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By PET, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By EVOH, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By PVC, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.7 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By PVDC, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Nigeria Shrink Films Market, By End Use |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Fruits & Vegetables, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery & Confectionary, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods & Household, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.6 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service Outlets, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.7 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the adoption of shrink packaging by industries in Nigeria |
8.2 Average order size of shrink films by e-commerce companies |
8.3 Percentage growth in the manufacturing sector utilizing shrink films for packaging |
9 Nigeria Shrink Films Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Opportunity Assessment, By Thickness, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Nigeria Shrink Films Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Nigeria Shrink Films Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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