Nigeria: Hand-Woven Tapestry Market 2025

Hand-Woven Tapestry Market Size in Nigeria

After two years of decline, the Nigerien hand-woven tapestry market increased by 9.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Hand-woven tapestry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hand-Woven Tapestry Production in Nigeria

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Hand-Woven Tapestry Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2018, exports of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais from Nigeria soared to X kg, picking up by 233% compared with 2017 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry exports surged to $X in 2018. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Cameroon (X kg) was the main destination for hand-woven tapestry exports from Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cameroon was relatively modest.

In value terms, Cameroon ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais exports from Nigeria.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cameroon was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average hand-woven tapestry export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +28.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cameroon.

From 2017 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cameroon amounted to 0.0% per year.

Hand-Woven Tapestry Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, hand-woven tapestry imports into Nigeria surged to X kg, rising by 214% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 252%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of hand-woven tapestry to Nigeria, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-woven tapestry imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Niger (X kg), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to +19.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-19.4% per year) and Niger (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais to Nigeria, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Niger, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at +14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Niger (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand-woven tapestry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 514% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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