Gypsum plaster imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gypsum plaster by Nigeria reached $78.4 million in 2024 (535.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $78.4M | 535.8K t |
| 2023 | $95.4M | 795.1K t |
| 2022 | $84.5M | 605.0K t |
| 2021 | $75.2M | 754.6K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 556.9K t |
| 2019 | $32.4M | 383.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 313.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 248.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports gypsum plaster from
Egypt alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
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 plaster imports (HS 2520.20): 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 2520.20: Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum plaster imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gypsum plaster worth $78.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 210 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum plaster to Nigeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($59.7 million), followed by Tunisia (11%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum plaster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.14 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 plaster to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $78.4 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. The peak was 2023 at $95.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum plaster?
The HS code for gypsum plaster is subheading 2520.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2520 page.
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