Polyester filament dyed imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.5 million of polyester filament dyed in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.2 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 | $7.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 742 t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 377 t |
Where Nigeria imports polyester filament dyed from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 99% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.4% |
| India | $16K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 56% below the world average of $9.71, 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 polyester filament dyed imports (HS 5407.92): 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 5407.92: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament dyed imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyester filament dyed worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament dyed to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of polyester filament dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $9.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament dyed to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. The peak was 2018 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament dyed?
The HS code for polyester filament dyed is subheading 5407.92. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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