Cotton women's dresses imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.3 million of cotton women's dresses in 2024 (302 tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.5 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 | $5.3M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 535 t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 396 t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 647 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 591 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 772 t |
Where Nigeria imports cotton women's dresses from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+561% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 67% |
| China | $1.5M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 2% |
| United States | $75K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.59 per kg, 54% below the world average of $37.87, 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.
Cotton women's dresses exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $216 thousand of cotton women's dresses in 2024 (7 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $141K | 65% |
| Germany | $17K | 7.7% |
| Canada | $11K | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $10K | 4.5% |
| France | $6K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $4K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $3K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $2K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cotton women's dresses imports (HS 6204.42): 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 6204.42: Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's dresses imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cotton women's dresses worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's dresses to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (29%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's dresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.59 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $37.87 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 women's dresses to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export cotton women's dresses?
Yes. Nigeria exported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Canada. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's dresses?
The HS code for cotton women's dresses is subheading 6204.42. 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 6204 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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