Styrene imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported styrene worth $2.4 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 878 t |
Where Nigeria imports styrene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (23%), India (21%), Singapore (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $549K | 23% |
| India | $515K | 21% |
| Singapore | $446K | 18% |
| China | $348K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $199K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $113K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $46K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $39K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $28K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
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 styrene imports (HS 2902.50): 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 2902.50: Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported styrene worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene to Nigeria?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($548 thousand), followed by India (21%) and Singapore (18%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of styrene to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene?
The HS code for styrene is subheading 2902.50. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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