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Nigeria: Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2025

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien cotton sewing thread market declined significantly to $X in 2021, reducing by -45.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, overseas shipments of cotton sewing thread decreased by -79% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 287% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 207%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Benin (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton sewing thread exports from Nigeria, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Benin (with a CAGR of +68.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Niger ($X), Burkina Faso ($X) and Cameroon ($X) were the largest markets for cotton sewing thread exported from Nigeria worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Benin, Angola and Ghana, which together accounted for a further 8.3%.

Among the main countries of destination, Benin, with a CAGR of +35.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton sewing thread export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 106% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a notable expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, cotton sewing thread imports into Nigeria dropped remarkably to X tons, reducing by -47.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 157%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports plummeted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 274% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest cotton sewing thread supplier to Nigeria, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton sewing thread imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+18.3% per year) and Egypt (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest cotton sewing thread suppliers to Nigeria were Pakistan ($X), China ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +13.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton sewing thread import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cotton sewing thread in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cotton sewing thread consumption in 2020 were China, Turkey and Pakistan, with a combined 32% share of global consumption. The U.S., India, Japan, Guatemala, Brazil, Nigeria, Indonesia, Germany, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

What are the largest producers of cotton sewing thread in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cotton sewing thread production in 2020 were China, Turkey and India, together comprising 42% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of cotton sewing thread to Nigeria?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of cotton sewing thread to Nigeria, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 3.7% share.

What are the leading importers of cotton sewing thread from Nigeria?

In value terms, Niger emerged as the key foreign market for cotton sewing thread exports from Nigeria, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Burkina Faso, with a 8.8% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for cotton sewing thread in Nigeria?

In 2020, the average cotton sewing thread export price amounted to $687 per ton, declining by -75% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cotton sewing thread in Nigeria?

The average cotton sewing thread import price stood at $5,001 per ton in 2020, picking up by 26% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton sewing thread market in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13106200 - Cotton sewing thread

Country coverage:

Nigeria

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024