Baby knit clothing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported baby knit clothing worth $8.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $140.5 million.
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 | $8.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $140.5M | 77.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports baby knit clothing from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 63% |
| India | $2.0M | 25% |
| Togo | $270K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $250K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $103K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $88K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $84K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $57K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $26K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6111
| 6111.30 | Baby synthetic knit clothing | 37% |
| 6111.90 | Baby knit clothing (other fibres) | 33% |
| 6111.20 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6111.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, 61% below the world average of $20.65, 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 baby knit clothing imports (HS 6111): 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 6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of baby knit clothing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported baby knit clothing worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply baby knit clothing to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (25%) and Togo (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of baby knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $20.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of baby knit clothing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $140.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for baby knit clothing?
The HS code for baby knit clothing is heading 6111. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6111.30 (37% of the value) and 6111.90 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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