Plaster articles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $11.1 million of plaster articles in 2024 (17.9 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.4 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 | $11.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 25.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 68.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 31.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 32.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 33.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 21.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports plaster articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 75% |
| Egypt | $860K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $722K | 6.5% |
| United States | $690K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $166K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $80K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $73K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 58% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 24% |
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 88% above the world average of $0.33. 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 plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plaster articles worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $0.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plaster articles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2021 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6809.19 (58% of the value) and 6809.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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