Synthetic staple fiber (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.6 million of synthetic staple fiber (other) in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 69% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.1 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 | $5.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 712 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 3.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic staple fiber (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 97% |
| Japan | $139K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, close to the world average of $2.41.
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 staple fiber (other) imports (HS 5503.90): 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 5503.90: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fiber (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic staple fiber (other) worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fiber (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Japan (2%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fiber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.41 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 staple fiber (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other) is subheading 5503.90. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
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