Uncoated printing paper imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported uncoated printing paper worth $126.8 million (121.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $274.4 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 | $126.8M | 121.0K t |
| 2023 | $274.4M | 257.7K t |
| 2022 | $241.1M | 205.9K t |
| 2021 | $169.6M | 227.9K t |
| 2020 | $100.6M | 136.8K t |
| 2019 | $195.7M | 233.3K t |
| 2018 | $182.2M | 194.5K t |
| 2017 | $171.8M | 209.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports uncoated printing paper from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Indonesia (20%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.8M | 29% |
| Indonesia | $25.9M | 20% |
| India | $17.2M | 14% |
| Brazil | $7.4M | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $6.6M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $5.3M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 2.8% |
| Serbia | $3.0M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 37% |
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 24% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 15% |
| 4802.61 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) | 11% |
| 4802.54 | Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) | 9.5% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 3.5% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 0.3% |
| 4802.62 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated printing paper exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $221 thousand of uncoated printing paper in 2024 (158 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $124K | 56% |
| Niger | $78K | 35% |
| Angola | $14K | 6.5% |
| Benin | $4K | 2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria uncoated printing paper imports (HS 4802): 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: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported uncoated printing paper worth $126.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($36.8 million), followed by Indonesia (20%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $171.8 million in 2017 to $126.8 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $274.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export uncoated printing paper?
Yes. Nigeria exported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Niger and Angola. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $126.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4802.57 (37% of the value) and 4802.56 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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