Pile fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported pile fabric worth $9.7 million (19.2 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $83.0 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 | $9.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 38.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 48.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $83.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports pile fabric from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 90% |
| Turkey | $201K | 2.1% |
| United States | $109K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $100K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $98K | 1% |
| Austria | $59K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $43K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.90 | Pile fabric (other materials) | 76% |
| 5801.33 | Synthetic pile fabric, other weft | 15% |
| 5801.32 | Synthetic corduroy | 3.2% |
| 5801.37 | Synthetic pile fabric, warp | 2.9% |
| 5801.21 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, uncut weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 1.5% |
| 5801.36 | Chenille fabric, synthetic | 0.6% |
| 5801.27 | Cotton pile fabric, warp | 0.5% |
| 5801.31 | Synthetic pile fabric, uncut | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 94% below the world average of $7.96, 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 pile fabric imports (HS 5801): 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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pile fabric worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 49 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pile fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $83.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5801.90 (76% of the value) and 5801.33 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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