Tufted carpet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tufted carpet by Nigeria reached $8.5 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.7 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 | $8.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 827 t |
Where Nigeria imports tufted carpet from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 79% |
| Turkey | $371K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $348K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $200K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $181K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $167K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $163K | 1.9% |
| India | $146K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $116K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5703
| 5703.30 | Tufted synthetic carpet | 83% |
| 5703.20 | Tufted nylon carpet | 11% |
| 5703.10 | Tufted wool carpet | 3.2% |
| 5703.90 | Tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 49% below the world average of $3.95, 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 tufted carpet imports (HS 5703): 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 5703: Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted carpet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tufted carpet worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply tufted carpet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of tufted carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $3.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tufted carpet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2023 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted carpet?
The HS code for tufted carpet is heading 5703. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5703.30 (83% of the value) and 5703.20 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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