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Nigeria: Paper Knife Market 2025

Paper Knife Market Size in Nigeria

In 2022, the Nigerien paper knife market decreased by -16.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of paper knives, when their volume increased by 68% to X units. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,019%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 661%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X units) was the main destination for paper knife exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, paper knife exports to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sao Tome and Principe (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Niger stood at +10.9%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper knives exports from Nigeria, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sao Tome and Principe ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger stood at +16.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper knife export price amounted to $X per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sao Tome and Principe ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Niger stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports into Nigeria

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of paper knives decreased by -10% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 436%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 623%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of paper knife to Nigeria, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, paper knife imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -17.0%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper knives to Nigeria, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -16.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper knife import price stood at $X per thousand units in 2022, falling by -35.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 135%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per thousand units), while the price for India amounted to $X per thousand units.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.5%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for paper knives in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of paper knife consumption, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, paper knife consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of paper knives in the world?

China remains the largest paper knife producing country worldwide, accounting for 69% of total volume. Moreover, paper knife production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, tenfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of paper knives to Nigeria?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of paper knife to Nigeria, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa $311), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of paper knives from Nigeria?

In value terms, Sao Tome and Principe $245) remains the key foreign market for paper knife exports from Nigeria.

What is the average export price for paper knives in Nigeria?

In 2020, the average paper knife export price amounted to $11 per unit, which is down by -69.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for paper knives in Nigeria?

In 2020, the average paper knife import price amounted to $2.1 per unit, waning by -66% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper knife market in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25711330 - Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and their blades (including packet type pencil sharpeners) (excluding pencil sharpening machines)

Country coverage:

Nigeria

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024