Nigeria: Tissue Paper Market 2024

Tissue Paper Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien tissue paper market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Tissue Paper Production in Nigeria

In value terms, tissue paper production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 76%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Tissue Paper Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper decreased by -57.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,139%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tissue paper exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 1,426%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) was the main destination for tissue paper exports from Nigeria, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, tissue paper exports to Ghana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cameroon (X tons), fivefold. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ghana stood at +26.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cameroon (+11.7% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+15.2% per year).

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the key foreign market for toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper exports from Nigeria, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cameroon ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ghana stood at +17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cameroon (+5.2% per year) and Senegal (-15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tissue paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Senegal ($X per ton) and Cameroon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($X per ton) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Benin (-2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tissue Paper Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, imports of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper into Nigeria contracted dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -35.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 155% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tissue paper imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 175%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tissue paper to Nigeria, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, tissue paper imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+11.1% per year) and China (-14.5% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper to Nigeria, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+8.2% per year) and China (-15.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tissue paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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