Textile machinery parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported textile machinery parts worth $11.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 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 | $11.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 689 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 448 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 402 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 263 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 411 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 254 t |
Where Nigeria imports textile machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Austria (25%), South Africa (19%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $2.8M | 25% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 20% |
| China | $2.2M | 19% |
| India | $1.8M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $863K | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $626K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $131K | 1.2% |
| United States | $99K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $90K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $77K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8448
| 8448.49 | Loom parts (other types) | 40% |
| 8448.19 | Textile auxiliary machinery (other) | 30% |
| 8448.20 | Knitting machine parts | 11% |
| 8448.39 | Spinning machinery parts (other) | 8.2% |
| 8448.59 | Knitting machinery parts (other) | 5.6% |
| 8448.33 | Spindle and spinning ring parts | 2% |
| 8448.32 | Textile fiber machinery parts (other) | 1.5% |
| 8448.31 | Card clothing for textile machines | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8448.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.33 per kg, 65% below the world average of $24.04, 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 machinery parts imports (HS 8448): 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: Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g. dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms) parts, accessories for machines of heading no. 8444, 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of textile machinery parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported textile machinery parts worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile machinery parts to Nigeria?
Austria was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 721% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $24.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile machinery parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile machinery parts?
The HS code for textile machinery parts is heading 8448. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8448.49 (40% of the value) and 8448.19 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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