Synthetic filament yarn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported synthetic filament yarn worth $22.6 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.1 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 | $22.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 8.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic filament yarn from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+841% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 66% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 7.4% |
| India | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 6.9% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $826K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $260K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $168K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $96K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $48K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.33 | Textured polyester yarn | 28% |
| 5402.49 | Synthetic filament yarn (other) | 25% |
| 5402.20 | High-tenacity polyester yarn | 13% |
| 5402.62 | Plied polyester filament yarn | 12% |
| 5402.44 | Elastomeric filament yarn | 8.5% |
| 5402.53 | Twisted polypropylene filament yarn | 3.4% |
| 5402.63 | Plied polypropylene filament yarn | 1.8% |
| 5402.19 | High-tenacity nylon yarn | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
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 synthetic filament yarn imports (HS 5402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic filament yarn worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 841% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament yarn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5402.33 (28% of the value) and 5402.49 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World synthetic filament yarn trade: top importers and exporters
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