Medium nonwoven natural fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported medium nonwoven natural fabric worth $7.0 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.9 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 | $7.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 3.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports medium nonwoven natural fabric from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 88% |
| Egypt | $480K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $219K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $134K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 49% below the world average of $3.64, 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.
Medium nonwoven natural fabric exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $441 thousand of medium nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (188 tonnes). Turkey alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $441K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria medium nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.92): 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 5603.92: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven natural fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported medium nonwoven natural fabric worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven natural fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Egypt (7%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $3.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium nonwoven natural fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export medium nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. Nigeria exported $441 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.92. 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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