Coated printing paper (other sizes) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.8 million of coated printing paper (other sizes) in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.2 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 | $6.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 37.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 22.4K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 31.2K t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 34.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.8M | 35.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports coated printing paper (other sizes) from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Finland (33%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 44% |
| Finland | $2.2M | 33% |
| India | $1.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $277K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $168K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $76K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
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 (other sizes) imports (HS 4810.19): 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 4810.19: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (other sizes) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported coated printing paper (other sizes) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (other sizes) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Finland (33%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (other sizes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (other sizes) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.8 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2021 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes) is subheading 4810.19. 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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