Plied polyester staple yarn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $8.6 million of plied polyester staple yarn in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports plied polyester staple yarn from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 96% |
| India | $353K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $32K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.65. 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 plied polyester staple yarn imports (HS 5509.22): 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 5509.22: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of plied polyester staple yarn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported plied polyester staple yarn worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied polyester staple yarn to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by India (4%) and Egypt (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied polyester staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plied polyester staple yarn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied polyester staple yarn?
The HS code for plied polyester staple yarn is subheading 5509.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 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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