Bituminized and tarred paper imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.2 million of bituminized and tarred paper in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. Value rose 4693% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 116% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $67K | 72 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 266 t |
| 2021 | $62K | 150 t |
| 2020 | $109K | 61 t |
| 2019 | $6K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $14K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $15K | 6 t |
Where Nigeria imports bituminized and tarred paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 90% |
| Italy | $308K | 9.6% |
| Poland | $19K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 55% below the world average of $1.22, 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 bituminized and tarred paper imports (HS 4811.10): 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 4811.10: Paper and paperboard: tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of bituminized and tarred paper imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bituminized and tarred paper worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 176 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports.
Which countries supply bituminized and tarred paper to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of bituminized and tarred paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bituminized and tarred paper to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $567 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for bituminized and tarred paper?
The HS code for bituminized and tarred paper is subheading 4811.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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