Paper and pulp articles (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.7 million of paper and pulp articles (other) in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $38.0 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 | $6.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 14.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports paper and pulp articles (other) from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 87% |
| India | $497K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $242K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.5% |
| United States | $26K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, close to the world average of $2.53.
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 paper and pulp articles (other) imports (HS 4823.90): 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 4823.90: Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and pulp articles (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported paper and pulp articles (other) worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and pulp articles (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (7%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and pulp articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and pulp articles (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2017 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and pulp articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and pulp articles (other) is subheading 4823.90. 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 4823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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