Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric by Nigeria reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from
China alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 52% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 46% |
| France | $45K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.88, 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 medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.12): 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (46%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.88 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 synthetic fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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