Cellulose imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cellulose worth $40.4 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $40.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $43.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $43.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 5.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports cellulose from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Denmark (12%), Lebanon (12%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 35% |
| Denmark | $4.9M | 12% |
| Lebanon | $4.7M | 12% |
| Sweden | $3.7M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 8% |
| United States | $1.9M | 4.7% |
| Eswatini | $1.6M | 4% |
| India | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $851K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.31 | Carboxymethyl cellulose | 48% |
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers (other) | 43% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrate | 5% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose derivatives (other) | 3.4% |
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetate (unplasticized) | 0.7% |
| 3912.12 | Cellulose acetates: plasticised, in primary forms | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.87, 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 cellulose imports (HS 3912): 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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cellulose worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Denmark (12%) and Lebanon (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3912.31 (48% of the value) and 3912.39 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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