Embroidered cotton fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $31.4 million of embroidered cotton fabric in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 179 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $33.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 873 t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.2M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports embroidered cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Austria (41%), China (37%), Switzerland (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $13.0M | 41% |
| China | $11.6M | 37% |
| Switzerland | $3.9M | 13% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| India | $338K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.82 per kg, close to the world average of $15.22.
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 embroidered cotton fabric imports (HS 5810.91): 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 5810.91: Embroidery: with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered cotton fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported embroidered cotton fabric worth $31.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 179 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered cotton fabric to Nigeria?
Austria was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by China (37%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.82 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $15.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of embroidered cotton fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.2 million in 2017 to $31.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $33.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for embroidered cotton fabric?
The HS code for embroidered cotton fabric is subheading 5810.91. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5810 page.
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