Cotton men's shirts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported cotton men's shirts worth $6.0 million (541 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.4 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 | $6.0M | 541 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 405 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 586 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 718 t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 815 t |
Where Nigeria imports cotton men's shirts from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 56% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 26% |
| Italy | $302K | 5% |
| India | $255K | 4.3% |
| France | $108K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $49K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $46K | 0.8% |
| United States | $42K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.10 per kg, 68% below the world average of $34.55, 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 men's shirts imports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cotton men's shirts worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 541 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's shirts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Turkey (26%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 507% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.10 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $34.55 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 men's shirts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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