Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $9.8 million of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.0 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 | $9.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 773 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 684 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 649 t |
Where Nigeria imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 90% |
| India | $641K | 6.5% |
| Finland | $155K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $98K | 1% |
| Germany | $62K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 0.5% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, close to the world average of $2.10.
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 (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, 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 (heavy, bleached) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by India (7%) and Finland (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 530%. The peak was 2021 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. 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.
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