Embroidered fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $103.7 million of embroidered fabric in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $204.7 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 | $103.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $122.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $60.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $204.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $145.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $158.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $153.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $156.4M | 13.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports embroidered fabric from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.4M | 63% |
| Austria | $20.1M | 19% |
| India | $9.0M | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $5.2M | 5% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $35K | 0% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0% |
| Spain | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5810
| 5810.92 | Embroidered synthetic fabric | 52% |
| 5810.91 | Embroidered cotton fabric | 30% |
| 5810.10 | Embroidery, no ground | 16% |
| 5810.99 | Embroidered fabric (other materials) | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.02 per kg, 21% below the world average of $13.99, 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.
Embroidered fabric exports from Nigeria
Exports of embroidered fabric by Nigeria reached $202 thousand in 2024 (82 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Austria accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $142K | 71% |
| Senegal | $26K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 10% |
| Niger | $6K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $3K | 1.7% |
| United States | $3K | 1.3% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria embroidered fabric imports (HS 5810): 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: Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported embroidered fabric worth $103.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($65.4 million), followed by Austria (19%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.02 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $13.99 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 fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.4 million in 2017 to $103.7 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $204.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export embroidered fabric?
Yes. Nigeria exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Senegal and Switzerland. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $103.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for embroidered fabric?
The HS code for embroidered fabric is heading 5810. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5810.92 (52% of the value) and 5810.91 (30%).
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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