Heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.6 million of heavy nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.0 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 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports heavy nonwoven natural fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 95% |
| France | $76K | 2.9% |
| United States | $27K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 70% below the world average of $4.71, 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 heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.93): 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 5603.93: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven natural fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (3%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $4.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.93. 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 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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