Rubber-coated fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber-coated fabric by Nigeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $3.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 502 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 286 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 273 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 224 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 224 t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 82% |
| Germany | $129K | 3.9% |
| India | $108K | 3.3% |
| United States | $105K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $63K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5906
| 5906.10 | Rubber-coated fabric and tape | 86% |
| 5906.99 | Rubber-coated woven fabric | 14% |
| 5906.91 | Rubber-coated knit fabric | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 79% below the world average of $7.70, 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 rubber-coated fabric imports (HS 5906): 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 5906: Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber-coated fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber-coated fabric worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber-coated fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber-coated fabric?
The HS code for rubber-coated fabric is heading 5906. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5906.10 (86% of the value) and 5906.99 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Nigeria reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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