Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) by Nigeria reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 86% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.8 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 | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 999 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 9.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 80% |
| Germany | $250K | 8.9% |
| India | $235K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $72K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 35% above the world average of $1.08. 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 uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4805.91): 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 4805.91: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (9%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.91. 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 4805 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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