Retail cotton yarn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retail cotton yarn by Nigeria reached $2.4 million in 2024 (218 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 218 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 399 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 188 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $844K | 46 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 86 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 51 t |
Where Nigeria imports retail cotton yarn from
Egypt alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.3M | 57% |
| France | $748K | 32% |
| China | $191K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5207
| 5207.10 | Cotton yarn for retail | 95% |
| 5207.90 | Blended cotton yarn for retail | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.80 per kg, 85% above the world average of $5.83. 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 retail cotton yarn imports (HS 5207): 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 5207: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail cotton yarn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported retail cotton yarn worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail cotton yarn to Nigeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (32%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.80 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $5.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail cotton yarn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail cotton yarn?
The HS code for retail cotton yarn is heading 5207. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5207.10 (95% of the value) and 5207.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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