Bed nets imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bed nets by Nigeria reached $59.1 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. That is 102% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $59.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $54.6M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $147K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports bed nets from
Vietnam alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $45.2M | 76% |
| India | $11.6M | 20% |
| China | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| France | $137K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $102K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $49K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
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 bed nets imports (HS 6304.20): 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 6304.20: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of bed nets imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bed nets worth $59.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 179 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed nets to Nigeria?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($45.2 million), followed by India (20%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed nets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $4.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed nets to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $59.1 million in 2024, an increase of 722%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed nets?
The HS code for bed nets is subheading 6304.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
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