Waste paper imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported waste paper worth $4.2 million (14.4 thousand tonnes). That is 175% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $247K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $154K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $868K | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $659K | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 8.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports waste paper from
Most of the value came from United States (36%), Turkey (25%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 36% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 25% |
| Spain | $410K | 9.7% |
| China | $345K | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $230K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $166K | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $149K | 3.5% |
| Jamaica | $77K | 1.8% |
| Mauritius | $55K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $47K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 4707
| 4707.90 | Mixed paper and cardboard waste | 43% |
| 4707.30 | Newspaper and magazine waste | 27% |
| 4707.10 | Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste | 22% |
| 4707.20 | Bleached paper waste | 8.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.19. 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 waste paper imports (HS 4707): 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 4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of waste paper imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported waste paper worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 175% on 2023.
Which countries supply waste paper to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of waste paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of waste paper to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for waste paper?
The HS code for waste paper is heading 4707. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4707.90 (43% of the value) and 4707.30 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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