Polyester staple fiber imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported polyester staple fiber worth $5.0 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $5.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 3.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports polyester staple fiber from
China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 71% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 23% |
| India | $181K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $67K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $54K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fiber exports from Nigeria
Exports of polyester staple fiber by Nigeria reached $38.5 million in 2024 (38.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Brazil (16%), Morocco (15%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $6.1M | 16% |
| Morocco | $5.8M | 15% |
| United States | $4.9M | 13% |
| Portugal | $3.3M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 6.3% |
| China | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | $1.9M | 5% |
| France | $1.6M | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported polyester staple fiber worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Thailand (23%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fiber to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export polyester staple fiber?
Yes. Nigeria exported $38.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Morocco and the United States. That compares with imports of $5.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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