Gypsum imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gypsum by Nigeria reached $104.2 million in 2024 (1.77 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 212 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $132.1 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 | $104.2M | 1.77M t |
| 2023 | $132.1M | 1.86M t |
| 2022 | $109.5M | 1.64M t |
| 2021 | $86.3M | 1.82M t |
| 2020 | $47.3M | 1.33M t |
| 2019 | $40.1M | 1.23M t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 994.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 953.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports gypsum from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2520
| 2520.20 | Gypsum plaster | 75% |
| 2520.10 | Gypsum: anhydrite | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2520.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.04. 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 gypsum imports (HS 2520): 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 2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gypsum worth $104.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.77 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum to Nigeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($62.6 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Tunisia (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gypsum to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $104.2 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2023 at $132.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum?
The HS code for gypsum is heading 2520. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2520.20 (75% of the value) and 2520.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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