Other weave polyester cotton imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported other weave polyester cotton worth $6.0 million (966 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. Value rose 145% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.9 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 | $6.0M | 966 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 69 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 503 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports other weave polyester cotton from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 91% |
| Turkey | $530K | 8.8% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 0.4% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, close to the world average of $7.23.
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 weave polyester cotton imports (HS 5513.23): 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 5513.23: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of other weave polyester cotton imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported other weave polyester cotton worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 966 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 143 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 145% on 2023.
Which countries supply other weave polyester cotton to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of other weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other weave polyester cotton to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for other weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.23. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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