Unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp excluding dissolving grades market in Nigeria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp in Nigeria showed considerable fluctuation. Starting at 21 183 tons in 2018, it dipped to 19 804 tons in 2019, then rose to 24 125 tons in 2020 and continued growing to a peak of 27 292 tons in 2022. However, 2023 saw a sharp decline to 19 748 tons. Domestic production remained steady at 14 000 tons throughout, meaning all market size movements were driven by changes in import volumes.

Import volatility was the primary factor behind these shifts. Imports fell from 7 183 tons in 2018 to 5 804 tons in 2019, then more than doubled to 10 125 tons in 2020 and reached 13 292 tons in 2022, before halving to 5 748 tons in 2023. This import instability reflects changing demand or supply conditions in the international market.

In 2024, imports of unbleached chemical wood pulp into Nigeria increased to 16 356 tons, indicating a rebound in demand. This growth aligns with the global trend towards sustainable packaging, where consumer preference is shifting towards unbleached pulp for packaging applications due to its eco-friendly profile. Nigeria maintained its position as one of Africa's top importers of this product category.

Production unbleached kraft or soda pulp in Nigeria

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On a global scale, Nigeria ranked as the 28th largest producer of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of unbleached kraft or soda pulp, 2017-2020

World map of production of unbleached kraft or soda pulp, 2017-2020

In 2020, Nigeria produced 14 000 tonnes of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades), showing no significant change compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Nigeria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports unbleached kraft or soda pulp from Nigeria

According to marketing analysis, Nigeria did not export any unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) from 2017 to 2020.

Imports unbleached kraft or soda pulp to Nigeria

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. From 2017 to 2019, imports fluctuated with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.9 times. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 5 804 tonnes. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 33.2%. In 2020, Nigeria's imports of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) amounted to 10 125 tonnes, representing a 74.5% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nigeria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) to Nigeria were Chile (33.8% of imports in kind), Russia (33.2% of imports in kind), and New Zealand (24.5% of imports in kind). Together, these three countries accounted for 91.5% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Nigeria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, imports reached their minimum value at 5 882 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline recorded that year at 19.8%. In 2020, shipments of unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) to Nigeria from abroad were recorded at 9 145 thousand US dollars, which is 55.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 32.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nigeria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Russia (39.6% of imports in value terms), Chile (31.3% of imports in value terms), and New Zealand (21.4% of imports in value terms) were the main sources for unbleached kraft or soda wood pulp (excluding dissolving grades) to Nigeria, together accounting for 92.3% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Nigeria in value, 2017-2020