Paper labels imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.3 million of paper labels in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.9 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 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 3.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports paper labels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 53% |
| Germany | $607K | 11% |
| India | $418K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $391K | 7.4% |
| Greece | $253K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $235K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $87K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $81K | 1.5% |
| France | $78K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 66% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 37% below the world average of $6.14, 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 paper labels imports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported paper labels worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (11%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $6.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper labels to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (66% of the value) and 4821.90 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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