Kraft wood pulp imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $64.0 million of kraft wood pulp in 2024 (70.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $64.0M | 70.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.0M | 55.5K t |
| 2022 | $52.3M | 53.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.8M | 51.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 29.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 29.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 28.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports kraft wood pulp from
The largest suppliers were United States (45%), China (20%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.0M | 45% |
| China | $12.6M | 20% |
| France | $5.3M | 8.3% |
| New Zealand | $3.7M | 5.8% |
| Chile | $3.7M | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 4703
| 4703.21 | Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) | 70% |
| 4703.11 | Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) | 19% |
| 4703.29 | Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 kraft wood pulp imports (HS 4703): 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 4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft wood pulp imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported kraft wood pulp worth $64.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft wood pulp to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($29.0 million), followed by China (20%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kraft wood pulp to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $64.0 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft wood pulp?
The HS code for kraft wood pulp is heading 4703. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4703.21 (70% of the value) and 4703.11 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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