Synthetic filament yarn (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic filament yarn (other) by Nigeria reached $5.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.3 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 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic filament yarn (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Japan (27%), Singapore (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 49% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 27% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 23% |
| South Korea | $46K | 0.8% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, 26% below the world average of $7.65, 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 synthetic filament yarn (other) imports (HS 5402.49): 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 5402.49: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic filament yarn (other) worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Japan (27%) and Singapore (23%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $7.65 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 (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn (other)?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn (other) is subheading 5402.49. 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 5402 page.
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.
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