Paper articles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper articles by Nigeria reached $15.5 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $44.3 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 | $15.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $44.3M | 17.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports paper articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 72% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 19% |
| India | $708K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $292K | 1.9% |
| United States | $170K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $53K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $22K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 43% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 23% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 18% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 11% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 5% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
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 articles imports (HS 4823): 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: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported paper articles worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.3 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $44.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (43% of the value) and 4823.20 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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