| Product Code: ETC007209 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Nigeria`s paper and paperboard import market continued to witness significant concentration, with top exporters being China, India, Serbia, Mexico, and Indonesia. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a consolidated market. Despite a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.61% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in growth rate (-17.07%) from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a dynamic landscape in the industry, with potential shifts in market dynamics and competition among key exporting countries affecting Nigeria`s import market for paper and paperboard.

The Nigeria paper and paperboard market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2020 to 2026. This growth can be attributed to the increasing population, which has led to an increase in demand for paper and pulp products, such as tissue, writing & printing papers, packaging boards etc. Furthermore, the rising disposable incomes and improving living standards are further contributing towards the growth of the market. Moreover, with increased digitalization across industries there is a growing need for packaging materials which acts as a major factor driving this market?s growth. However, stringent environmental regulations may hinder its progress over the forecast period.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Overview |
3.1 Nigeria Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, 2019 & 2026F |
3.3 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.6 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.7 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2019 & 2026F |
4 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Trends |
6 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market, By Types |
6.1 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market, By Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.3 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Paper Packaging, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.4 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Boxboard, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.5 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Corrugated Box, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.6 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market, By Grade Types |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Coated Unbleached ?kraft? Paperboard, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.3 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By White Line Chipboard (WLC), 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.4 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Label Paper, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.5 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Folding Box Board (FBB), 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.6 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS), 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.7 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.3 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.4 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.5 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.6 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Care, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.7 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
7 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.2 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.3 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2019 & 2026F |
10 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2019 |
10.2 Nigeria Paper & Paperboard Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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