Synthetic monofilament imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.2 million of synthetic monofilament in 2024 (965 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $3.2M | 965 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 854 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 519 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 308 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 316 t |
| 2018 | $413K | 159 t |
| 2017 | $826K | 330 t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic monofilament from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Japan (20%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 43% |
| Japan | $634K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $332K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $256K | 8.1% |
| India | $219K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $178K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $66K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $45K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $32K | 1% |
| Thailand | $30K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 5404
| 5404.19 | Synthetic monofilament (other) | 49% |
| 5404.90 | Synthetic monofilament strip | 29% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament | 15% |
| 5404.12 | Polypropylene monofilament | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, 41% below the world average of $5.52, 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 monofilament imports (HS 5404): 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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic monofilament worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 965 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Japan (20%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $5.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic monofilament to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $826 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament is heading 5404. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5404.19 (49% of the value) and 5404.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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