Polyurethane foam sheet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.3 million of polyurethane foam sheet in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.2 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 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports polyurethane foam sheet from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 67% |
| Netherlands | $922K | 13% |
| Turkey | $481K | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $394K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $326K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1% |
| Germany | $70K | 1% |
| Italy | $56K | 0.8% |
| France | $28K | 0.4% |
| India | $24K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.11, 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 polyurethane foam sheet imports (HS 3921.13): 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 3921.13: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane foam sheet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyurethane foam sheet worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane foam sheet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane foam sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyurethane foam sheet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2020 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane foam sheet?
The HS code for polyurethane foam sheet is subheading 3921.13. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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