How does Nigeria rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value?

Nigeria ranks 74th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Nigeria?

Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. 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 Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Nigeria

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Nigeria
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Nigeria: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value was 549,298 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

549,298 1000 USD

Change on year

down 30.3%

World rank

74th

of 236 countries

All-time high

894,235 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

5,340 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value in Nigeria, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Nigeria is 549,298 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 30.3% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Nigeria peaked at 894,235 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5,340 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places Nigeria 74th out of 236 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	10,264 1000 USD	5,340 1000 USD	15,970 1000 USD	9
1970s	114,650 1000 USD	27,331 1000 USD	224,708 1000 USD	10
1980s	187,296 1000 USD	36,883 1000 USD	428,532 1000 USD	10
1990s	86,918 1000 USD	47,733 1000 USD	138,966 1000 USD	10
2000s	261,913 1000 USD	131,232 1000 USD	540,666 1000 USD	10
2010s	586,078 1000 USD	447,757 1000 USD	660,829 1000 USD	10
2020s	737,314 1000 USD	549,298 1000 USD	894,235 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

71 Kazakhstan 576,098 1000 USD compare
72 Jordan 573,818 1000 USD compare
73 Tunisia 549,603 1000 USD compare
75 Cambodia 544,828 1000 USD compare
76 Costa Rica 495,739 1000 USD compare
77 Azerbaijan 467,798 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

More environment data for Nigeria

Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.15 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 20,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 43,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 13,147 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 4,365 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 1,451 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 2,057 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 68,007 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 57,973 t (2024)

All data for Nigeria →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Nigeria?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value in Nigeria was 549,298 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Nigeria?: The highest recorded value was 894,235 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value recorded in Nigeria?: The lowest recorded value was 5,340 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Nigeria rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value?: Nigeria ranks 74th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Nigeria?: Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. 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 Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 269 places, 14,098 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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