Foam glass blocks and panels imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of foam glass blocks and panels by Nigeria reached $2.4 million in 2024 (810 tonnes). Value rose 116% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.5 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 | $2.4M | 810 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 675 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 994 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $991K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $921K | 1.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports foam glass blocks and panels from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 68% |
| United States | $255K | 11% |
| Germany | $221K | 9.3% |
| Belgium | $171K | 7.2% |
| Lebanon | $39K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $32K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.3% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 32% above the world average of $2.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 foam glass blocks and panels imports (HS 7016.90): 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 7016.90: Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
Common questions
What is the value of foam glass blocks and panels imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported foam glass blocks and panels worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 810 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply foam glass blocks and panels to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of foam glass blocks and panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of foam glass blocks and panels to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $921 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2019 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for foam glass blocks and panels?
The HS code for foam glass blocks and panels is subheading 7016.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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