Expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet by Nigeria reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $995K | 970 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 875 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 300 t |
| 2020 | $408K | 83 t |
| 2019 | $316K | 97 t |
| 2018 | $295K | 75 t |
| 2017 | $312K | 87 t |
Where Nigeria imports expanded polystyrene film and sheet from
Most of the value came from China (46%), United Kingdom (40%), Turkey (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $868K | 40% |
| Turkey | $239K | 11% |
| India | $18K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 49% below the world average of $3.27, 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 expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports (HS 3921.11): 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 3921.11: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded polystyrene film and sheet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded polystyrene film and sheet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (40%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $3.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $312 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 599%. The peak was 2022 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3921.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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