Printed matter (other types) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $21.5 million of printed matter (other types) in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $21.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 2.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports printed matter (other types) from
Malta alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $14.9M | 69% |
| China | $5.3M | 25% |
| Slovenia | $210K | 1% |
| United States | $199K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $163K | 0.8% |
| India | $116K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $107K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $85K | 0.4% |
| France | $55K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.12 per kg, 22% below the world average of $12.97, 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.
Printed matter (other types) exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $369 thousand of printed matter (other types) in 2024 (43 tonnes). Togo alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $338K | 92% |
| Germany | $8K | 2.2% |
| United States | $5K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.9% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria printed matter (other types) imports (HS 4911.99): 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 4911.99: Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter (other types) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported printed matter (other types) worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter (other types) to Nigeria?
Malta was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by China (24%) and Slovenia (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.12 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $12.97 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 (other types) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $26.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export printed matter (other types)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $369 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Germany and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter (other types)?
The HS code for printed matter (other types) is subheading 4911.99. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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