Loom imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported loom worth $3.5 million (423 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.3 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 | $3.5M | 423 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 888 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 541 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 311 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 378 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 761 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 665 t |
Where Nigeria imports loom from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (43%), India (26%), China (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 43% |
| India | $903K | 26% |
| China | $521K | 15% |
| Greece | $336K | 9.5% |
| Japan | $123K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $63K | 1.8% |
| North Macedonia | $61K | 1.7% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8446
| 8446.21 | Power looms (shuttle, wide-width) | 57% |
| 8446.29 | Shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) | 24% |
| 8446.10 | Narrow fabric looms | 15% |
| 8446.30 | Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8446.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.36 per kg, close to the world average of $8.85.
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 loom imports (HS 8446): 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 8446: Weaving machines (looms).
Common questions
What is the value of loom imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported loom worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 423 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply loom to Nigeria?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (26%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of loom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.36 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $8.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of loom to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for loom?
The HS code for loom is heading 8446. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8446.21 (57% of the value) and 8446.29 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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