Technical textile (other articles) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported technical textile (other articles) worth $5.5 million (419 tonnes). That is 97% 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 | $5.5M | 419 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 226 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 613 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 411 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 380 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 227 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 557 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 289 t |
Where Nigeria imports technical textile (other articles) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (31%), India (18%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 32% |
| India | $994K | 18% |
| United States | $958K | 18% |
| China | $658K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $299K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $277K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $127K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $96K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $68K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $60K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.03 per kg, close to the world average of $11.43.
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 technical textile (other articles) imports (HS 5911.90): 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 5911.90: Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile (other articles) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported technical textile (other articles) worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 419 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile (other articles) to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (18%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile (other articles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.03 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $11.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technical textile (other articles) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile (other articles)?
The HS code for technical textile (other articles) is subheading 5911.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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