Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $31.0 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) in 2024 (30.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 59% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $75.3 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 | $31.0M | 30.2K t |
| 2023 | $75.3M | 69.6K t |
| 2022 | $66.4M | 48.2K t |
| 2021 | $47.7M | 63.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 43.5K t |
| 2019 | $63.7M | 79.3K t |
| 2018 | $46.3M | 53.7K t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 51.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Indonesia (27%), Thailand (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 49% |
| Indonesia | $8.5M | 27% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 6% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $590K | 1.9% |
| United States | $507K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $120K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $118K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $94K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
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 (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.56): 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 4802.56: 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, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $31.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Indonesia (27%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $31.0 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $75.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. 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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