Chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) by Nigeria reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.4 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 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 828 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $59K | 12 t |
| 2020 | $179K | 108 t |
| 2019 | $171K | 128 t |
| 2018 | $26K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $193K | 102 t |
Where Nigeria imports chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (19%), India (16%), South Africa (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+960% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $421K | 19% |
| India | $355K | 16% |
| South Africa | $188K | 8.5% |
| United States | $157K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $142K | 6.4% |
| France | $121K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 5.3% |
| China | $116K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $100K | 4.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.56.
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 chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) imports (HS 4706.92): 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 4706.92: Pulp: of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, chemical.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 105 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($421 thousand), followed by India (16%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $193 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood)?
The HS code for chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) is subheading 4706.92. 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 4706 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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