Tulle or net fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported tulle or net fabric worth $9.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $9.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 543 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 554 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 437 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 446 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 987 t |
Where Nigeria imports tulle or net fabric from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 99% |
| India | $63K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $15K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.98 per kg, 36% below the world average of $7.74, 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 tulle or net fabric imports (HS 5804.10): 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 5804.10: Tulles and other net fabrics: excluding woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of tulle or net fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tulle or net fabric worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply tulle or net fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by India (1%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average import price of tulle or net fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $7.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tulle or net fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. The peak was 2023 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tulle or net fabric?
The HS code for tulle or net fabric is subheading 5804.10. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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