Carbon and copy paper imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon and copy paper by Nigeria reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.4 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 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 4.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports carbon and copy paper from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 78% |
| South Korea | $487K | 19% |
| Indonesia | $73K | 2.8% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4809
| 4809.20 | Carbonless (self-copy) paper | 64% |
| 4809.90 | Carbon paper and transfer paper | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.81, 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 carbon and copy paper imports (HS 4809): 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 4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon and copy paper imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported carbon and copy paper worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon and copy paper to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon and copy paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon and copy paper to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2021 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon and copy paper?
The HS code for carbon and copy paper is heading 4809. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4809.20 (64% of the value) and 4809.90 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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