Unbleached kraft linerboard imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.4 million of unbleached kraft linerboard in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.6 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 | $4.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 24.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 19.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports unbleached kraft linerboard from
Most of the value came from France (15%), Sweden (15%), United States (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $672K | 16% |
| Sweden | $655K | 15% |
| United States | $640K | 15% |
| South Africa | $613K | 14% |
| Australia | $610K | 14% |
| Austria | $418K | 9.6% |
| Canada | $205K | 4.7% |
| Finland | $145K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $75K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $72K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
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 unbleached kraft linerboard imports (HS 4804.11): 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 4804.11: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft linerboard imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported unbleached kraft linerboard worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft linerboard to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($672 thousand), followed by Sweden (15%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unbleached kraft linerboard to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.11. 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 4804 page.
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