Printed matter imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $25.0 million of printed matter in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $41.6 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 | $25.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $41.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $28.4M | 6.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports printed matter from
Malta alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $14.9M | 60% |
| China | $7.6M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $591K | 2.4% |
| United States | $279K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $265K | 1.1% |
| Slovenia | $210K | 0.8% |
| India | $175K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $125K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $115K | 0.5% |
| France | $106K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 86% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 11% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed matter exports from Nigeria
Exports of printed matter by Nigeria reached $514 thousand in 2024 (146 tonnes). Togo alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $344K | 67% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 14% |
| United States | $19K | 3.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $15K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $11K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.8% |
| Niger | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported printed matter worth $25.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Nigeria?
Malta was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by China (30%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed matter to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.4 million in 2017 to $25.0 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export printed matter?
Yes. Nigeria exported $514 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (86% of the value) and 4911.10 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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