Cotton knit garments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.4 million of cotton knit garments in 2024 (469 tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.0 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 | $2.4M | 469 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 466 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 467 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 988 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $902K | 161 t |
Where Nigeria imports cotton knit garments from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 88% |
| Italy | $85K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 2% |
| United States | $38K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $31K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $20K | 0.8% |
| India | $13K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, 75% below the world average of $20.71, 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 cotton knit garments imports (HS 6114.20): 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 6114.20: Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit garments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cotton knit garments worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 469 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit garments to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (4%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $20.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton knit garments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $902 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2019 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit garments?
The HS code for cotton knit garments is subheading 6114.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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