Paper and paperboard — Export value in Nigeria
Nigeria: Paper and paperboard — Export value was 1,990 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Export value in Nigeria, 1966–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — export value in Nigeria is 1,990 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.8% on the previous year and down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export value in Nigeria peaked at 22,683 1000 USD in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1987.
That places Nigeria 123rd out of 243 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.
Paper and paperboard — Export value in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 20 1000 USD | — |
| 1967 | 39 1000 USD | +95.0% |
| 1968 | 37 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 33 1000 USD | — |
| 1994 | 33 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 33 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 33 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 33 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2000 | 655 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 655 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 655 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 655 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 655 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 655 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 655 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 655 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4,726 1000 USD | +621.5% |
| 2009 | 22,683 1000 USD | +380.0% |
| 2010 | 379 1000 USD | -98.3% |
| 2011 | 715 1000 USD | +88.7% |
| 2012 | 619 1000 USD | -13.4% |
| 2013 | 217 1000 USD | -64.9% |
| 2014 | 2,499 1000 USD | +1051.6% |
| 2015 | 1,876 1000 USD | -24.9% |
| 2016 | 1,310 1000 USD | -30.2% |
| 2017 | 2,508 1000 USD | +91.5% |
| 2018 | 3,798 1000 USD | +51.4% |
| 2019 | 3,308 1000 USD | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 3,901 1000 USD | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 3,584 1000 USD | -8.1% |
| 2022 | 2,160 1000 USD | -39.7% |
| 2023 | 1,748 1000 USD | -19.1% |
| 2024 | 1,990 1000 USD | +13.8% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 1,990 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,117 1000 USD, 1.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 1,990 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250 1000 USD, 8.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Paper and paperboard — Export 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +1051.6% | 217 1000 USD | 2,499 1000 USD |
| 2008 | +621.5% | 655 1000 USD | 4,726 1000 USD |
| 2009 | +380.0% | 4,726 1000 USD | 22,683 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 1000 USD | 20 1000 USD | 39 1000 USD | 3 |
| 1980s | 0 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 1 |
| 1990s | 23.57 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 33 1000 USD | 7 |
| 2000s | 3,265 1000 USD | 655 1000 USD | 22,683 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,723 1000 USD | 217 1000 USD | 3,798 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,677 1000 USD | 1,748 1000 USD | 3,901 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 paper and paperboard — export value in Nigeria?
- Paper and paperboard — export value in Nigeria was 1,990 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 22,683 1000 USD in 2009.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1987.
- How does Nigeria rank for paper and paperboard — export value?
- Nigeria ranks 123rd out of 243 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Export 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