Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) by Nigeria reached $12.3 million in 2024 (17.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 187% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $12.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 9.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from
Most of the value came from New Zealand (30%), Chile (30%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+476% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $3.7M | 30% |
| Chile | $3.6M | 30% |
| France | $2.2M | 18% |
| China | $1.7M | 14% |
| Canada | $560K | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $184K | 1.5% |
| United States | $151K | 1.2% |
| Uruguay | $77K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $50K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
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 pulp (coniferous) imports (HS 4703.11): 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 4703.11: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 86 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 187% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to Nigeria?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Chile (30%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.11. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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