Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) by Nigeria reached $44.9 million in 2024 (39.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $44.9M | 39.9K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 38.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 38.0K t |
| 2021 | $27.5M | 35.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 18.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+450% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $28.8M | 64% |
| China | $10.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Finland | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $860K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $720K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $380K | 0.9% |
| France | $214K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $176K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $173K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports (HS 4703.21): 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 4703.21: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $44.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($28.8 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 450% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $44.9 million in 2024, an increase of 284%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.21. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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