Lithographic printing plates imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lithographic printing plates by Nigeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.3 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 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 283 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 194 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 618 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 661 t |
Where Nigeria imports lithographic printing plates from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (23%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $980K | 46% |
| India | $502K | 23% |
| Turkey | $141K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $119K | 5.6% |
| Malta | $94K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $60K | 2.8% |
| United States | $57K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 85% below the world average of $12.57, 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 lithographic printing plates imports (HS 8442.50): 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 8442.50: Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished).
Common questions
What is the value of lithographic printing plates imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lithographic printing plates worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithographic printing plates to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($980 thousand), followed by India (23%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 859% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithographic printing plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $12.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithographic printing plates to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithographic printing plates?
The HS code for lithographic printing plates is subheading 8442.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8442 page.
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