Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend by Nigeria reached $23.4 million in 2024 (22.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 494% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $23.4M | 22.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 557 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 532 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 699 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.2M | 99% |
| Spain | $77K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.3% |
| India | $35K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0% |
| Mongolia | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.43 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, printed | 84% |
| 5514.21 | Plain weave heavy polyester | 9.3% |
| 5514.22 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed | 4.4% |
| 5514.30 | Heavy synthetic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 1.1% |
| 5514.42 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill printed | 0.5% |
| 5514.49 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, printed | 0.4% |
| 5514.29 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 0.4% |
| 5514.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 79% below the world average of $4.94, 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 synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5514): 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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 494% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by Spain (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $4.94 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 synthetic cotton blend to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, an increase of 337%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5514.43 (84% of the value) and 5514.21 (9%).
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