Smooth polyester fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smooth polyester fabric by Nigeria reached $55.1 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $109.9 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 | $55.1M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $56.1M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $109.9M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $62.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $87.4M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $64.0M | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $59.7M | 16.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports smooth polyester fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.2M | 91% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 6.2% |
| India | $561K | 1% |
| Turkey | $454K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $450K | 0.8% |
| Togo | $26K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 56% below the world average of $6.63, 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 smooth polyester fabric imports (HS 5407.61): 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 5407.61: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of smooth polyester fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported smooth polyester fabric worth $55.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply smooth polyester fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by South Korea (6%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of smooth polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $6.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smooth polyester fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.7 million in 2017 to $55.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $109.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for smooth polyester fabric?
The HS code for smooth polyester fabric is subheading 5407.61. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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