Writing boards imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported writing boards worth $2.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 68% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.7 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 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 575 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 919 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 828 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 762 t |
Where Nigeria imports writing boards from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 97% |
| India | $25K | 1% |
| United States | $11K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 60% below the world average of $4.77, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 writing boards imports (HS 9610): 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 9610: Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed.
Common questions
What is the value of writing boards imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported writing boards worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply writing boards to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of writing boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $4.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of writing boards to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for writing boards?
The HS code for writing boards is heading 9610. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9610.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9610 page.
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