Dyed nylon fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported dyed nylon fabric worth $2.1 million (685 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.4 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 | $2.1M | 685 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 325 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 252 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 590 t |
| 2020 | $825K | 317 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 502 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 966 t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports dyed nylon fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 94% |
| South Korea | $96K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $21K | 1% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.03 per kg, 82% below the world average of $16.99, 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 dyed nylon fabric imports (HS 5407.42): 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 5407.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed nylon fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dyed nylon fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 685 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed nylon fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Korea (5%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed nylon fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $16.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed nylon fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2017 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed nylon fabric?
The HS code for dyed nylon fabric is subheading 5407.42. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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