Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $46.5 million (49.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 64% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $129.4 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 | $46.5M | 49.5K t |
| 2023 | $129.4M | 123.7K t |
| 2022 | $101.3M | 97.8K t |
| 2021 | $75.8M | 100.3K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 53.5K t |
| 2019 | $72.5M | 81.4K t |
| 2018 | $80.8M | 79.5K t |
| 2017 | $79.5M | 91.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (25%), India (18%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $11.8M | 25% |
| India | $8.2M | 18% |
| China | $5.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 12% |
| Singapore | $4.6M | 9.9% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $655K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.25, 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 printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports (HS 4802.57): 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 4802.57: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Nigeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by India (18%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.5 million in 2017 to $46.5 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $129.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) is subheading 4802.57. 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 4802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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