Sisal rope and cordage imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.0 million of sisal rope and cordage in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 204 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $7.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 793 t |
| 2018 | $162K | 809 t |
| 2017 | $682K | 372 t |
Where Nigeria imports sisal rope and cordage from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.3M | 61% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 22% |
| Mozambique | $520K | 7.5% |
| Portugal | $382K | 5.5% |
| Madagascar | $137K | 2% |
| China | $112K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $25K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, close to the world average of $2.77.
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 sisal rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.29): 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 5607.29: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of sisal rope and cordage imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sisal rope and cordage worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sisal rope and cordage to Nigeria?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Kenya (22%) and Mozambique (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of sisal rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sisal rope and cordage to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $682 thousand in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 922%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sisal rope and cordage?
The HS code for sisal rope and cordage is subheading 5607.29. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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