Pile fabric (other materials) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported pile fabric (other materials) worth $7.4 million (18.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.1 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 | $7.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 38.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 47.6K t |
| 2021 | $4K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $8K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $12K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 103 t |
Where Nigeria imports pile fabric (other materials) from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 91% |
| United States | $109K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $100K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $98K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $22K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 82% below the world average of $2.20, 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 (other materials) imports (HS 5801.90): 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 5801.90: Fabrics: woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric (other materials) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pile fabric (other materials) worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 163 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric (other materials) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 49 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pile fabric (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $2.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pile fabric (other materials) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $23.1 million. Over 7 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric (other materials)?
The HS code for pile fabric (other materials) is subheading 5801.90. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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