Clothing accessories imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.1 million of clothing accessories in 2024 (339 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.0 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 | $2.1M | 339 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 414 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 294 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 415 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 282 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 400 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports clothing accessories from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 69% |
| India | $378K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $60K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $48K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $25K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $9K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6217
| 6217.10 | Woven clothing accessories | 52% |
| 6217.90 | Garment and accessory parts | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, 69% below the world average of $19.84, 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 clothing accessories imports (HS 6217): 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 6217: Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of clothing accessories imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported clothing accessories worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 339 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply clothing accessories to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (18%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of clothing accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $19.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clothing accessories to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2021 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for clothing accessories?
The HS code for clothing accessories is heading 6217. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6217.10 (52% of the value) and 6217.90 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Nigeria reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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