Polystyrene film and sheet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.4 million of polystyrene film and sheet in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.2 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 | $4.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 780 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 818 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 964 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 725 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 964 t |
Where Nigeria imports polystyrene film and sheet from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 92% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $40K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 0.7% |
| India | $26K | 0.6% |
| France | $21K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $17K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 70% below the world average of $3.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 polystyrene film and sheet imports (HS 3920.30): 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 3920.30: Plastics: of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene film and sheet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polystyrene film and sheet worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene film and sheet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and Qatar (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 798% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene film and sheet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3920.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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