Cotton wadding imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.3 million of cotton wadding in 2024 (802 tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.4 million.
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 | $2.3M | 802 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 826 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 729 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 866 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 582 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 646 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 629 t |
Where Nigeria imports cotton wadding from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 93% |
| Poland | $82K | 3.5% |
| France | $55K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.6% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 38% below the world average of $4.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 cotton wadding imports (HS 5601.21): 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 5601.21: Wadding: other articles thereof, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton wadding imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cotton wadding worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 802 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton wadding to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Poland (4%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $4.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton wadding to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton wadding?
The HS code for cotton wadding is subheading 5601.21. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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