Plastic-coated paper imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported plastic-coated paper worth $31.8 million (10.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $41.7 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 | $31.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $41.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.2M | 8.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic-coated paper from
Most of the value came from India (31%), Serbia (25%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.8M | 31% |
| Serbia | $8.0M | 25% |
| South Africa | $3.6M | 11% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 10% |
| China | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $740K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $533K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $334K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
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 plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic-coated paper worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Serbia (25%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.2 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. 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 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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