Expandable polystyrene beads imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported expandable polystyrene beads worth $3.0 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $3.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 796 t |
| 2017 | $443K | 329 t |
Where Nigeria imports expandable polystyrene beads from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 79% |
| Taiwan | $314K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $160K | 5.4% |
| India | $81K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $52K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0.6% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.73, 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 expandable polystyrene beads imports (HS 3903.11): 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 3903.11: Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of expandable polystyrene beads imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported expandable polystyrene beads worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply expandable polystyrene beads to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Taiwan (10%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of expandable polystyrene beads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of expandable polystyrene beads to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $443 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 575%. The peak was 2021 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for expandable polystyrene beads?
The HS code for expandable polystyrene beads is subheading 3903.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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