Nigeria: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Nigeria

The Nigerien market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 15% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +51.2% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, after eight years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 3.6% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Nigeria, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Liberia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X tons), more than tenfold. Ghana (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

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: Benin (-37.9% per year) and Ghana (-27.5% per year).

In value terms, Liberia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Nigeria, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Liberia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (-24.1% per year) and Benin (-36.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 71% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw moderate growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Liberia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($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 (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Nigeria

For the third consecutive year, Nigeria recorded growth in overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, which increased by 19% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +44.6% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +86.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Nigeria, with a combined 53% share of total imports. Indonesia, Brazil, Portugal, Malaysia, South Africa, Germany, the United States, Singapore and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Nigeria were India ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +21.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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