Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Nigeria
Nigeria: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 13,147 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Nigeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Nigeria stood at 13,147 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and down 51.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Nigeria peaked at 116,200 1000 USD in 1981 and was at its lowest, 559 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 67th out of 242 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 559 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 1,001 1000 USD | +79.1% |
| 1963 | 1,558 1000 USD | +55.6% |
| 1964 | 2,110 1000 USD | +35.4% |
| 1965 | 4,069 1000 USD | +92.8% |
| 1966 | 3,794 1000 USD | -6.8% |
| 1967 | 3,830 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 1968 | 3,391 1000 USD | -11.5% |
| 1969 | 4,119 1000 USD | +21.5% |
| 1970 | 8,665 1000 USD | +110.4% |
| 1971 | 9,828 1000 USD | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 10,003 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 12,259 1000 USD | +22.6% |
| 1974 | 21,669 1000 USD | +76.8% |
| 1975 | 30,313 1000 USD | +39.9% |
| 1976 | 37,422 1000 USD | +23.5% |
| 1977 | 41,991 1000 USD | +12.2% |
| 1978 | 46,800 1000 USD | +11.5% |
| 1979 | 46,800 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 42,666 1000 USD | -8.8% |
| 1981 | 116,200 1000 USD | +172.3% |
| 1982 | 94,000 1000 USD | -19.1% |
| 1983 | 94,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 22,225 1000 USD | -76.4% |
| 1985 | 13,924 1000 USD | -37.3% |
| 1986 | 7,761 1000 USD | -44.3% |
| 1987 | 16,870 1000 USD | +117.4% |
| 1988 | 16,870 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 16,870 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 16,870 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 16,870 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 22,441 1000 USD | +33.0% |
| 1993 | 22,014 1000 USD | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 22,014 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 18,035 1000 USD | -18.1% |
| 1996 | 15,184 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 1997 | 15,184 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 14,125 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 13,164 1000 USD | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 8,019 1000 USD | -39.1% |
| 2001 | 6,823 1000 USD | -14.9% |
| 2002 | 6,823 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6,823 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 11,455 1000 USD | +67.9% |
| 2005 | 11,455 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 11,455 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 10,437 1000 USD | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 24,719 1000 USD | +136.8% |
| 2009 | 50,524 1000 USD | +104.4% |
| 2010 | 33,534 1000 USD | -33.6% |
| 2011 | 31,755 1000 USD | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 6,559 1000 USD | -79.3% |
| 2013 | 9,936 1000 USD | +51.5% |
| 2014 | 26,918 1000 USD | +170.9% |
| 2015 | 14,204 1000 USD | -47.2% |
| 2016 | 25,857 1000 USD | +82.0% |
| 2017 | 15,656 1000 USD | -39.5% |
| 2018 | 20,292 1000 USD | +29.6% |
| 2019 | 17,144 1000 USD | -15.5% |
| 2020 | 23,159 1000 USD | +35.1% |
| 2021 | 20,421 1000 USD | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 20,572 1000 USD | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 14,608 1000 USD | -29.0% |
| 2024 | 13,147 1000 USD | -10.0% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 13,147 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,065 1000 USD, 12.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 13,147 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 386 1000 USD, 34.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +172.3% | 42,666 1000 USD | 116,200 1000 USD |
| 2014 | +170.9% | 9,936 1000 USD | 26,918 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,715 1000 USD | 559 1000 USD | 4,119 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 26,575 1000 USD | 8,665 1000 USD | 46,800 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 44,139 1000 USD | 7,761 1000 USD | 116,200 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,590 1000 USD | 13,164 1000 USD | 22,441 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,853 1000 USD | 6,823 1000 USD | 50,524 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,186 1000 USD | 6,559 1000 USD | 33,534 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,381 1000 USD | 13,147 1000 USD | 23,159 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Nigeria
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.07 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.15 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.4617 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Nigeria?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Nigeria was 13,147 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 116,200 1000 USD in 1981.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 559 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Nigeria ranks 67th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en