Metallized yarn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metallized yarn by Nigeria reached $2.0 million in 2024 (448 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 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 | $2.0M | 448 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 461 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 895 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports metallized yarn from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 93% |
| India | $146K | 7.3% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, 47% below the world average of $8.51, 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 metallized yarn imports (HS 5605): 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 5605: Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metallized yarn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metallized yarn worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 448 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply metallized yarn to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (7%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of metallized yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $8.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metallized yarn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metallized yarn?
The HS code for metallized yarn is heading 5605. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5605.00. 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 5605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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