Heavy cotton fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported heavy cotton fabric worth $15.4 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.1 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 | $15.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 5.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports heavy cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.6M | 82% |
| India | $2.5M | 16% |
| Switzerland | $139K | 0.9% |
| United States | $22K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $17K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $15K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $14K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5209
| 5209.39 | Dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 59% |
| 5209.59 | Printed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 17% |
| 5209.52 | Printed heavy twill cotton fabric | 8.8% |
| 5209.12 | Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric | 2.6% |
| 5209.31 | Dyed heavy plain cotton fabric | 2.1% |
| 5209.22 | Bleached heavy twill cotton fabric | 1.8% |
| 5209.51 | Printed heavy plain cotton fabric | 1.8% |
| 5209.19 | Unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 55% below the world average of $6.83, 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 fabric imports (HS 5209): 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 5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported heavy cotton fabric worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by India (16%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $6.83 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 fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton fabric is heading 5209. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5209.39 (59% of the value) and 5209.59 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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