Dyed synthetic knit fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed synthetic knit fabric by Nigeria reached $123.3 million in 2024 (31.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $170.9 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 | $123.3M | 31.3K t |
| 2023 | $170.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $136.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $139.0M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $81.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $110.6M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $117.1M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $145.9M | 28.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports dyed synthetic knit fabric from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $123.2M | 100% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.94 per kg, 29% below the world average of $5.58, 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 dyed synthetic knit fabric imports (HS 6006.32): 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 6006.32: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed synthetic knit fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dyed synthetic knit fabric worth $123.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed synthetic knit fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($123.2 million), followed by Italy (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed synthetic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $5.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed synthetic knit fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $145.9 million in 2017 to $123.3 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $170.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $128.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed synthetic knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed synthetic knit fabric is subheading 6006.32. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 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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