Polyester filament tow imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.8 million of polyester filament tow in 2024 (854 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 128 countries for imports of this product. That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.7 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 | $2.8M | 854 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 820 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 996 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 668 t |
Where Nigeria imports polyester filament tow from
South Korea alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+569% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.6M | 56% |
| China | $903K | 32% |
| South Africa | $216K | 7.7% |
| Malaysia | $121K | 4.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, 37% above the world average of $2.39. 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 polyester filament tow imports (HS 5501.20): 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 5501.20: Fibres: synthetic filament tow, of polyesters.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament tow imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyester filament tow worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 854 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 128 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament tow to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (32%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament tow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $2.39 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 tow to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament tow?
The HS code for polyester filament tow is subheading 5501.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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