Cotton knit t-shirt imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton knit t-shirt by Nigeria reached $32.5 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $198.8 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 | $32.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $64.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $106.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $115.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $198.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $90.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $79.7M | 5.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports cotton knit t-shirt from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (40%), Thailand (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 47% |
| India | $13.1M | 40% |
| Thailand | $893K | 2.7% |
| Bangladesh | $660K | 2% |
| Italy | $432K | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $276K | 0.9% |
| France | $247K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $240K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $221K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $191K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.70 per kg, 58% below the world average of $20.53, 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 t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): 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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by India (40%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.70 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $20.53 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 t-shirt to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.7 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2019 at $198.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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