Plaster board (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.5 million of plaster board (other) in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.2 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 | $6.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 45.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 14.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports plaster board (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 85% |
| Turkey | $434K | 6.7% |
| United States | $405K | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $73K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $45K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 70% above the world average of $0.43. 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 board (other) imports (HS 6809.19): 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 6809.19: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster board (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plaster board (other) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster board (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster board (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster board (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2023 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster board (other)?
The HS code for plaster board (other) is subheading 6809.19. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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