Textured polyester fabric (natural) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $14.3 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $62.5 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 | $14.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $62.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 7.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports textured polyester fabric (natural) from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.0M | 98% |
| India | $245K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, close to the world average of $4.19.
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 textured polyester fabric (natural) imports (HS 5407.51): 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 5407.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester fabric (natural) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester fabric (natural) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by India (2%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of textured polyester fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textured polyester fabric (natural) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2019 at $62.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural)?
The HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.51. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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