Synthetic wadding imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.1 million of synthetic wadding in 2024 (149 tonnes). That is 63% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.6 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 | $2.1M | 149 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 362 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 305 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 206 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 213 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 203 t |
| 2018 | $964K | 114 t |
| 2017 | $159K | 49 t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic wadding from
Lithuania alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $1.4M | 68% |
| United Arab Emirates | $287K | 14% |
| Hungary | $143K | 6.9% |
| Serbia | $120K | 5.8% |
| China | $91K | 4.4% |
| Ghana | $24K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.95 per kg, 35% above the world average of $10.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wadding imports (HS 5601.22): 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 5601.22: Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic wadding imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic wadding worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 149 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic wadding to Nigeria?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and Hungary (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.95 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $10.32 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 wadding to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $159 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic wadding?
The HS code for synthetic wadding is subheading 5601.22. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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