Technical textile imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported technical textile worth $8.2 million (593 tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.2M | 593 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 403 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 624 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 483 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 389 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 681 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 351 t |
Where Nigeria imports technical textile from
Most of the value came from Turkey (21%), China (21%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 21% |
| China | $1.8M | 21% |
| India | $1.3M | 15% |
| United States | $976K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $686K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $437K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $361K | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $197K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $173K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $108K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.90 | Technical textile (other articles) | 66% |
| 5911.40 | Oil press straining cloth | 11% |
| 5911.32 | Paper machine heavy fabric | 9% |
| 5911.10 | Card clothing and technical fabric | 5.4% |
| 5911.31 | Paper machine endless fabric | 5% |
| 5911.20 | Bolting cloth | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.89 per kg, close to the world average of $15.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
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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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported technical textile worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 593 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (21%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.89 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $15.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical textile to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5911.90 (66% of the value) and 5911.40 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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