Tufted synthetic carpet imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported tufted synthetic carpet worth $7.0 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.4 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 | $7.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 956 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 677 t |
Where Nigeria imports tufted synthetic carpet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 87% |
| Turkey | $276K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $200K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 2.2% |
| India | $95K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 1% |
| Spain | $40K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.95, 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 synthetic carpet imports (HS 5703.30): 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 5703.30: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted synthetic carpet imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tufted synthetic carpet worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply tufted synthetic carpet to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and the Czech Republic (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of tufted synthetic carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tufted synthetic carpet to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. The peak was 2023 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted synthetic carpet?
The HS code for tufted synthetic carpet is subheading 5703.30. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Nigeria reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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