Coated knit gloves imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.8 million of coated knit gloves in 2024 (411 tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.8M | 411 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 412 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 406 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 471 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 594 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 594 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 322 t |
Where Nigeria imports coated knit gloves from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 51% |
| Netherlands | $880K | 31% |
| South Korea | $101K | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $90K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $82K | 2.9% |
| Philippines | $51K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $33K | 1.2% |
| India | $30K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 47% below the world average of $12.74, 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 coated knit gloves imports (HS 6116.10): 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 6116.10: Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of coated knit gloves imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported coated knit gloves worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 411 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated knit gloves to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (31%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated knit gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $12.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated knit gloves to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated knit gloves?
The HS code for coated knit gloves is subheading 6116.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6116 page.
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