Cotton yarn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton yarn by Nigeria reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 991 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 926 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 829 t |
Where Nigeria imports cotton yarn from
Egypt alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.4M | 50% |
| China | $2.2M | 45% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.9% |
| Benin | $28K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $25K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $19K | 0.4% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.34 | Twisted fine cotton yarn | 26% |
| 5205.21 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14… | 25% |
| 5205.23 | Combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 19% |
| 5205.12 | Medium cotton yarn | 7.3% |
| 5205.42 | Twisted combed medium cotton yarn | 6.9% |
| 5205.22 | Combed medium cotton yarn | 6.8% |
| 5205.32 | Twisted medium cotton yarn | 5.3% |
| 5205.41 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14… | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton yarn exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.7 million of cotton yarn in 2024 (804 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.6M | 89% |
| Bulgaria | $80K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $36K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $34K | 2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cotton yarn imports (HS 5205): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cotton yarn worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton yarn to Nigeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (45%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton yarn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export cotton yarn?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Bulgaria and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5205.34 (26% of the value) and 5205.21 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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