Plant fiber imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $26.6 million of plant fiber in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% 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 | $26.6M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $223K | 375 t |
| 2017 | $271K | 216 t |
Where Nigeria imports plant fiber from
Kenya alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $22.4M | 84% |
| Tanzania | $2.8M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $683K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $149K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $128K | 0.5% |
| India | $119K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $98K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $68K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $42K | 0.2% |
| China | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 250% above the world average of $0.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 plant fiber imports (HS 5305): 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 5305: Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of plant fiber imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plant fiber worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 183 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant fiber to Nigeria?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by Tanzania (11%) and Mozambique (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 250% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plant fiber to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $271 thousand in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant fiber?
The HS code for plant fiber is heading 5305. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5305.00. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5305 page.
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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