Staple fibre sewing thread imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of staple fibre sewing thread by Nigeria reached $8.9 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.1 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 | $8.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 4.2K t |
Product types under HS 5508
| 5508.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 93% |
| 5508.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.60, 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 staple fibre sewing thread imports (HS 5508): 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 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of staple fibre sewing thread imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported staple fibre sewing thread worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply staple fibre sewing thread to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by India (1%) and Indonesia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of staple fibre sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of staple fibre sewing thread to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for staple fibre sewing thread?
The HS code for staple fibre sewing thread is heading 5508. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5508.10 (93% of the value) and 5508.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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