Recycled pulp imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of recycled pulp by Nigeria reached $2.8 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $2.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $66K | 13 t |
| 2020 | $179K | 108 t |
| 2019 | $188K | 135 t |
| 2018 | $34K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $200K | 116 t |
Where Nigeria imports recycled pulp from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (15%), India (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $426K | 15% |
| India | $357K | 13% |
| United States | $318K | 11% |
| France | $249K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $199K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $142K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $138K | 4.9% |
| China | $125K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 4706
| 4706.92 | Chemical cellulosic pulp (non-wood) | 79% |
| 4706.20 | Recycled paper pulp | 21% |
| 4706.91 | Pulp: of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton… | 0.3% |
| 4706.10 | Cotton linters pulp | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4706.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 168% above the world average of $0.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 recycled pulp imports (HS 4706): 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 4706: Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material.
Common questions
What is the value of recycled pulp imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported recycled pulp worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply recycled pulp to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($426 thousand), followed by India (13%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of recycled pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 168% above the world average of $0.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of recycled pulp to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $200 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for recycled pulp?
The HS code for recycled pulp is heading 4706. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4706.92 (79% of the value) and 4706.20 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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