Paper notebooks and albums imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported paper notebooks and albums worth $10.2 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $66.5 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 | $10.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $66.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 5.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports paper notebooks and albums from
China alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 72% |
| United States | $459K | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $443K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $306K | 3% |
| Italy | $203K | 2% |
| Canada | $152K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 1.4% |
| France | $146K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 1.3% |
| India | $125K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 42% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 29% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 16% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 5.8% |
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 5.3% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.44, 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 notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported paper notebooks and albums worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Taiwan (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $66.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4820.10 (42% of the value) and 4820.30 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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