High-tenacity polyester yarn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-tenacity polyester yarn by Nigeria reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 940 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 759 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports high-tenacity polyester yarn from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 100% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 49% above the world average of $1.81. 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 high-tenacity polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.20): 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 5402.20: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity polyester yarn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported high-tenacity polyester yarn worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity polyester yarn to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (0%) and Norway (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $1.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-tenacity polyester yarn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity polyester yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity polyester yarn is subheading 5402.20. 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 5402 page.
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