Elastic knitted fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported elastic knitted fabric worth $9.1 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 95% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.9 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 | $9.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 763 t |
Where Nigeria imports elastic knitted fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 99% |
| South Korea | $55K | 0.6% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6004
| 6004.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric… | 97% |
| 6004.90 | Wide elastic knit fabric | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 48% below the world average of $8.01, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria elastic knitted fabric imports (HS 6004): 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 6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastic knitted fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported elastic knitted fabric worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastic knitted fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by South Korea (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 819% on the year.
What is the average import price of elastic knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $8.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of elastic knitted fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 333%. The peak was 2021 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for elastic knitted fabric?
The HS code for elastic knitted fabric is heading 6004. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6004.10 (97% of the value) and 6004.90 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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