Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) by Nigeria reached $12.0 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $12.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $439K | 683 t |
| 2020 | $594K | 910 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 651 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports light printing paper (under 40g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Indonesia (25%), Brazil (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+806% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 29% |
| Indonesia | $3.0M | 25% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 13% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| India | $803K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $773K | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $640K | 5.3% |
| United States | $276K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $146K | 1.2% |
| France | $97K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.72, 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 light printing paper (under 40g/m2) imports (HS 4802.54): 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 4802.54: 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 less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported light printing paper (under 40g/m2) worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 195 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply light printing paper (under 40g/m2) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Indonesia (25%) and Brazil (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 806% on the year.
What is the average import price of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for light printing paper (under 40g/m2)?
The HS code for light printing paper (under 40g/m2) is subheading 4802.54. 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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