Glass fiber imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported glass fiber worth $12.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $12.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports glass fiber from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 59% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 12% |
| United States | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $492K | 3.9% |
| India | $422K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $262K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $247K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $245K | 2% |
| Japan | $175K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $159K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.90 | Glass fibre products (other) | 64% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibre mats | 13% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibre boards and mattresses | 11% |
| 7019.59 | Woven glass fibre fabrics (other) | 5.5% |
| 7019.11 | Chopped glass fibres | 4.1% |
| 7019.12 | Glass fibre rovings | 2.1% |
| 7019.40 | Woven glass fibre fabric | 0.5% |
| 7019.19 | Glass fibre yarns and threads | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, 99% above the world average of $2.48. 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 glass fiber imports (HS 7019): 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 7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glass fiber worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fiber to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 909% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $2.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass fiber to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2023 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7019.90 (64% of the value) and 7019.31 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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