Flat knitting machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported flat knitting machines worth $2.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $281K | 70 t |
| 2020 | $722K | 235 t |
| 2019 | $213K | 50 t |
| 2018 | $288K | 66 t |
| 2017 | $166K | 69 t |
Where Nigeria imports flat knitting machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 93% |
| United States | $72K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $61K | 2.2% |
| India | $52K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 76% below the world average of $11.39, 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 flat knitting machines imports (HS 8447.20): 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 8447.20: Knitting machines: flat, stitch-bonding machines.
Common questions
What is the value of flat knitting machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported flat knitting machines worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat knitting machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (3%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of flat knitting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $11.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flat knitting machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $166 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat knitting machines?
The HS code for flat knitting machines is subheading 8447.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8447 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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