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Nigeria - Metallised Yarn and Strip - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Nigeria: Metallised Yarn Market 2025

Metallised Yarn Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien metallised yarn market contracted significantly to $X in 2021, dropping by -77.5% 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 recorded a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Metallised Yarn Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of metallised yarn and strip decreased by -7.1% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 113%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metallised yarn exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X kg) was the main destination for metallised yarn exports from Nigeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ghana amounted to +11.2%.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) also remains the key foreign market for metallised yarn exports from Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ghana stood at -3.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metallised yarn export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to -12.9% per year.

Metallised Yarn Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of metallised yarn and strip decreased by -77.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 1,985% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metallised yarn imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of metallised yarn to Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -6.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of metallised yarn to Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -7.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average metallised yarn import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 188% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -1.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for metallised yarn and strip in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of metallised yarn consumption, accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, metallised yarn consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan, with a 6.8% share.

What are the largest producers of metallised yarn and strip in the world?

China remains the largest metallised yarn producing country worldwide, accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, metallised yarn production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fourfold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of metallised yarn and strip to Nigeria?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metallised yarn to Nigeria.

What are the leading importers of metallised yarn and strip from Nigeria?

In value terms, Ghana $194) remains the key foreign market for metallised yarn exports from Nigeria.

What is the average export price for metallised yarn and strip in Nigeria?

The average metallised yarn export price stood at $21,556 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for metallised yarn and strip in Nigeria?

The average metallised yarn import price stood at $1,137 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metallised yarn 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 13961100 - Metallised yarn, strip and the like of man-made textile materials, combined with metal in thread, strip or powder forms, or covered in metal

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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024