Nigeria: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Nigeria

The Nigerien market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021, rising by 56% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 832% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 585% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Nigeria, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana (X kg), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Benin amounted to +55.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (-35.9% per year) and Burkina Faso (-34.8% per year).

In value terms, Benin ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from Nigeria, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Benin totaled +37.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (-26.7% per year) and Burkina Faso (-31.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -27.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 55%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ghana (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Nigeria

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls into Nigeria surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by 79% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 113%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 94%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Nigeria, with a combined 55% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +40.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to Nigeria, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +32.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -15.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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