Textile auxiliary machinery (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile auxiliary machinery (other) by Nigeria reached $3.4 million in 2024 (668 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 931% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average.
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 | $3.4M | 668 t |
| 2023 | $334K | 28 t |
| 2022 | $223K | 18 t |
| 2021 | $75K | 8 t |
| 2020 | $37K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $101K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $129K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $181K | 5 t |
Where Nigeria imports textile auxiliary machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 65% |
| China | $663K | 19% |
| Taiwan | $534K | 16% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 0.6% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, 70% below the world average of $17.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 textile auxiliary machinery (other) imports (HS 8448.19): 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 8448.19: Machinery, auxiliary: for machines of heading no. 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.11.
Common questions
What is the value of textile auxiliary machinery (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported textile auxiliary machinery (other) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 668 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 931% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile auxiliary machinery (other) to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (19%) and Taiwan (16%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile auxiliary machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $17.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile auxiliary machinery (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $181 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $565 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for textile auxiliary machinery (other)?
The HS code for textile auxiliary machinery (other) is subheading 8448.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8448 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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