Cotton hosiery without soles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.7 million of cotton hosiery without soles in 2024 (639 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.3 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 | $4.7M | 639 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 728 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 772 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 497 t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 949 t |
Where Nigeria imports cotton hosiery without soles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 97% |
| Germany | $74K | 1.6% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.3% |
| France | $12K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, 49% below the world average of $14.29, 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.
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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 6115.95: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton hosiery without soles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cotton hosiery without soles worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 639 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton hosiery without soles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Germany (2%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $14.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton hosiery without soles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton hosiery without soles?
The HS code for cotton hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.95. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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