Paper packing containers and sleeves imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper packing containers and sleeves by Nigeria reached $4.7 million in 2024 (400 tonnes). Value rose 393% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $4.7M | 400 t |
| 2023 | $956K | 225 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 267 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 374 t |
| 2020 | $898K | 354 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 663 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 965 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 779 t |
Where Nigeria imports paper packing containers and sleeves from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+654% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.4M | 94% |
| China | $257K | 5.5% |
| United States | $19K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.78 per kg, 170% above the world average of $4.37. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 packing containers and sleeves imports (HS 4819.50): 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 4819.50: Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819.
Common questions
What is the value of paper packing containers and sleeves imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported paper packing containers and sleeves worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 400 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 393% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper packing containers and sleeves to Nigeria?
Spain was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (5%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper packing containers and sleeves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.78 per kg in 2024, 170% above the world average of $4.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper packing containers and sleeves to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 340%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves?
The HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves is subheading 4819.50. 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 4819 page.
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