Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) by Nigeria reached $4.4 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.0 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 | $4.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Indonesia (37%), Brazil (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 42% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 37% |
| Brazil | $421K | 9.6% |
| Portugal | $195K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $101K | 2.3% |
| India | $75K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.7% |
| Chile | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.44, 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 heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports (HS 4802.58): 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 4802.58: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Indonesia (37%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) is subheading 4802.58. 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 4802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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