Acrylic staple fiber imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic staple fiber by Nigeria reached $3.4 million in 2024 (930 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 1706% on 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 548% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 930 t |
| 2023 | $189K | 66 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 278 t |
| 2021 | $77K | 22 t |
| 2020 | $8K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Nigeria imports acrylic staple fiber from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.2M | 95% |
| Thailand | $75K | 2.2% |
| India | $56K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $51K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria acrylic staple fiber imports (HS 5503.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5503.30: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic staple fiber imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported acrylic staple fiber worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 930 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply acrylic staple fiber to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 536% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic staple fiber to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2019 to $3.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $801 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic staple fiber?
The HS code for acrylic staple fiber is subheading 5503.30. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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