Bleached kraft linerboard imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached kraft linerboard by Nigeria reached $5.6 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.4 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 | $5.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $887K | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 11.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports bleached kraft linerboard from
Most of the value came from Finland (21%), Australia (21%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $1.2M | 21% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 21% |
| Germany | $737K | 13% |
| South Africa | $577K | 10% |
| France | $553K | 9.8% |
| United States | $526K | 9.4% |
| Sweden | $161K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $158K | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $154K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $105K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.83, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria bleached kraft linerboard imports (HS 4804.19): 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 4804.19: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft linerboard imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bleached kraft linerboard worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft linerboard to Nigeria?
Finland was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Australia (21%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft linerboard to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for bleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.19. 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 4804 page.
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