Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $108.0 million (22.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $108.0M | 22.2K t |
| 2023 | $104.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $61.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $84.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $61.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $66.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $44.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 5.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports other synthetic staple fabric from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 96% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 3% |
| 5515.29 | Acrylic blend fabric (other) | 0.5% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 0.3% |
| 5515.19 | Polyester blend fabric (other) | 0.1% |
| 5515.91 | Synthetic and filament blend fabric | 0% |
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 0% |
| 5515.21 | Acrylic and man-made filament blend | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.87 per kg, 41% below the world average of $8.27, 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 other synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $108.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($99.5 million), followed by India (7%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.87 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $8.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $108.0 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $70.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (96% of the value) and 5515.13 (3%).
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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