Paper machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported paper machinery worth $7.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $29.6 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 | $7.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports paper machinery from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 63% |
| India | $1.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $584K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $499K | 6.4% |
| France | $147K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 0.8% |
| Luxembourg | $46K | 0.6% |
| United States | $36K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8439
| 8439.20 | Paper making machinery | 37% |
| 8439.30 | Paper finishing machinery | 22% |
| 8439.99 | Paper and paperboard machinery parts | 19% |
| 8439.91 | Pulp machinery parts | 16% |
| 8439.10 | Pulp making machinery | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8439.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 72% below the world average of $15.71, 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 machinery imports (HS 8439): 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 8439: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported paper machinery worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by India (17%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $15.71 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 machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machinery?
The HS code for paper machinery is heading 8439. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8439.20 (37% of the value) and 8439.30 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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