Nigeria: Market for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments 2025

Market Size for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Nigeria

After three years of growth, the Nigerien market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -4.6% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Nigeria

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, approx. X units of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments were exported from Nigeria; with a decrease of -2.3% on 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 113%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Nigeria, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Cameroon (X units), with a 2.4% share of total exports. Benin (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cameroon (+52.5% per year) and Benin (-20.9% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments exports from Nigeria, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cameroon ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cameroon (+26.0% per year) and Benin (-38.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X per unit, surging by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 66%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by 155% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 699%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 539%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garment to Nigeria, with a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with a 1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +75.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+49.0% per year) and the UK (-2.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Nigeria, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +74.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+13.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+36.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -11.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 56%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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