Cigarette paper (narrow rolls) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cigarette paper (narrow rolls) worth $2.1 million (593 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.3 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 | $2.1M | 593 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 755 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 798 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 595 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 635 t |
| 2018 | $794K | 233 t |
| 2017 | $852K | 296 t |
Where Nigeria imports cigarette paper (narrow rolls) from
Most of the value came from Austria (42%), Brazil (22%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $904K | 42% |
| Brazil | $480K | 22% |
| Spain | $194K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $170K | 8% |
| France | $168K | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $98K | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $77K | 3.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $30K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.8% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
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 cigarette paper (narrow rolls) imports (HS 4813.20): 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 4813.20: Paper, cigarette: in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper (narrow rolls) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cigarette paper (narrow rolls) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 593 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper (narrow rolls) to Nigeria?
Austria was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($904 thousand), followed by Brazil (22%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarette paper (narrow rolls) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $852 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for cigarette paper (narrow rolls) is subheading 4813.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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