Synthetic staple yarn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported synthetic staple yarn worth $11.5 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.2 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 | $11.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 7.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 94% |
| India | $661K | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $32K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 75% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 7.5% |
| 5509.53 | Polyester-cotton blend yarn | 4.2% |
| 5509.32 | Plied acrylic staple yarn | 4.1% |
| 5509.11 | Nylon staple yarn | 3.1% |
| 5509.69 | Acrylic blend yarn (other) | 2.2% |
| 5509.51 | Polyester-rayon blend yarn | 0.9% |
| 5509.59 | Polyester blend yarn (other) | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
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 yarn imports (HS 5509): 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic staple yarn worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by India (6%) and Egypt (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple yarn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5509.22 (75% of the value) and 5509.21 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Nigeria reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World synthetic staple yarn trade: top importers and exporters
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