Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $6.8 million (13.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.6 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 | $6.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $684K | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $231K | 380 t |
Where Nigeria imports bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from
The largest suppliers were France (43%), Portugal (35%), Sweden (7%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.9M | 43% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 35% |
| Sweden | $482K | 7.1% |
| China | $424K | 6.2% |
| Brazil | $153K | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $143K | 2.1% |
| Uruguay | $93K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $56K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $50K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
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 (hardwood) imports (HS 4703.29): 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 4703.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Portugal (35%) and Sweden (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.58 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 (hardwood) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $231 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.29. 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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