Paper processing machinery parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper processing machinery parts by Nigeria reached $4.1 million in 2024 (454 tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.6 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 | $4.1M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 314 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 93 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 99 t |
Where Nigeria imports paper processing machinery parts from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 55% |
| Italy | $375K | 9.2% |
| India | $368K | 9% |
| Germany | $309K | 7.6% |
| Sweden | $202K | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $197K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $119K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $52K | 1.3% |
| France | $47K | 1.2% |
| United States | $44K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.00 per kg, 70% below the world average of $30.09, 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 processing machinery parts imports (HS 8441.90): 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 8441.90: Machinery: parts of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of paper processing machinery parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported paper processing machinery parts worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper processing machinery parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (9%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.00 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $30.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper processing machinery parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper processing machinery parts?
The HS code for paper processing machinery parts is subheading 8441.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8441 page.
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