Headgear (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.6 million of headgear (other) in 2024 (391 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.8 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 | $2.6M | 391 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 368 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 497 t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 420 t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 503 t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 543 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 390 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 254 t |
Where Nigeria imports headgear (other) from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 93% |
| Turkey | $85K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $18K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $17K | 0.7% |
| India | $16K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.72 per kg, 59% below the world average of $16.50, 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 headgear (other) imports (HS 6506.99): 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 6506.99: Headgear: (other than safety headgear), (of materials other than rubber or plastic), whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of headgear (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported headgear (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 391 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply headgear (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of headgear (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.72 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $16.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of headgear (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2020 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for headgear (other)?
The HS code for headgear (other) is subheading 6506.99. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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