Heavy cotton blend fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy cotton blend fabric by Nigeria reached $2.8 million in 2024 (784 tonnes). That is 106% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.1 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 | 784 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 614 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 384 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 885 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports heavy cotton blend fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 69% |
| India | $833K | 30% |
| Benin | $28K | 1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5211
| 5211.39 | Dyed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 51% |
| 5211.49 | Multi-colour heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 31% |
| 5211.43 | Multi-colour heavy twill cotton blend fabric | 6.3% |
| 5211.42 | Denim blend | 4.5% |
| 5211.32 | Dyed heavy twill cotton blend fabric | 2.5% |
| 5211.31 | Dyed heavy plain cotton blend fabric | 1.2% |
| 5211.59 | Printed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 1% |
| 5211.11 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more… | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 43% below the world average of $6.17, 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 heavy cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5211): 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 5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton blend fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 784 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton blend fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (30%) and Benin (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $6.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy cotton blend fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric is heading 5211. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5211.39 (51% of the value) and 5211.49 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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