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

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

In 2021, the Nigerien market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 7.4% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +37.9% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when their volume increased by 241% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Liberia (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 sheets from Nigeria, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana (X tons), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Liberia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (-47.3% per year) and Benin (-36.9% per year).

In value terms, Liberia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Nigeria, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Benin ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Liberia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Benin (-26.7% per year) and Ghana (-54.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -42.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 Benin (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by -6.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +4.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +44.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and China (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 sheets to Nigeria, together comprising 49% of total imports. Portugal, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, Austria, South Africa, Finland, the United States, Germany and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X) were the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Nigeria, together comprising 51% of total imports. Portugal, Singapore, Brazil, Thailand, Finland, Austria, South Africa, the United States, Germany and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +31.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Portugal ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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