Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.3 million of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (611 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.2 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 | 611 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 850 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 852 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric from
France alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 62% |
| Italy | $401K | 17% |
| China | $322K | 14% |
| India | $89K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $30K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $27K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, close to the world average of $4.70.
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 synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.13): 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 5603.13: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 611 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.13. 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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