Plant fiber yarn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plant fiber yarn by Nigeria reached $7.9 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 166 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.6 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 | $7.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 32.5K t |
| 2021 | $101K | 150 t |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2019 | $372K | 519 t |
| 2017 | $404K | 714 t |
Where Nigeria imports plant fiber yarn from
Kenya alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.2M | 53% |
| China | $1.8M | 22% |
| Tanzania | $949K | 12% |
| South Korea | $400K | 5.1% |
| Mozambique | $354K | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $89K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $60K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $25K | 0.3% |
| Madagascar | $18K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5308
| 5308.90 | Vegetable fiber yarn | 100% |
| 5308.20 | Yarn: of hemp (cannabis sativa L.) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 57% below the world average of $2.31, 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 plant fiber yarn imports (HS 5308): 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 5308: Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn.
Common questions
What is the value of plant fiber yarn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plant fiber yarn worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 166 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant fiber yarn to Nigeria?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (22%) and Tanzania (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 841% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant fiber yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $2.31 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 yarn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $404 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $31.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant fiber yarn?
The HS code for plant fiber yarn is heading 5308. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5308.90. 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 5308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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