Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $2.2 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 73% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.3 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 | $2.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $152K | 200 t |
| 2020 | $239K | 300 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 459 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $370K | 605 t |
Where Nigeria imports coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Finland (35%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+631% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $800K | 36% |
| Finland | $789K | 35% |
| India | $358K | 16% |
| Indonesia | $226K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $25K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $17K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
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 coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports (HS 4810.22): 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 4810.22: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($800 thousand), followed by Finland (35%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $370 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 507%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) is subheading 4810.22. 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 4810 page.
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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