Jute fiber imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $15.2 million of jute fiber in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 148 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 193% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $15.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 843 t |
Where Nigeria imports jute fiber from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $8.9M | 58% |
| Tanzania | $5.9M | 39% |
| China | $186K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $139K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $49K | 0.3% |
| United States | $45K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $31K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5303
| 5303.10 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie) | 82% |
| 5303.90 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: processed but not spun, tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock (excluding flax… | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 82% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria jute fiber imports (HS 5303): 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 5303: Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Common questions
What is the value of jute fiber imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported jute fiber worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 148 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 193% on 2023.
Which countries supply jute fiber to Nigeria?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Tanzania (39%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of jute fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of jute fiber to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 905%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute fiber?
The HS code for jute fiber is heading 5303. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5303.10 (82% of the value) and 5303.90 (18%).
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