Knit fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $158.4 million of knit fabric in 2024 (37.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $247.5 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 | $158.4M | 37.5K t |
| 2023 | $247.5M | 30.2K t |
| 2022 | $208.3M | 23.2K t |
| 2021 | $234.5M | 33.8K t |
| 2020 | $124.5M | 26.4K t |
| 2019 | $200.4M | 42.0K t |
| 2018 | $195.5M | 41.4K t |
| 2017 | $191.3M | 40.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $157.7M | 100% |
| Italy | $385K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $109K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $60K | 0% |
| Turkey | $39K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.32 | Dyed synthetic knit fabric | 78% |
| 6006.22 | Dyed cotton knit fabric | 9.5% |
| 6006.31 | Unbleached synthetic knit fabric | 5.3% |
| 6006.33 | Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric | 3.1% |
| 6006.21 | Unbleached cotton knit fabric | 3% |
| 6006.42 | Dyed artificial knit fabric | 0.6% |
| 6006.23 | Multi-colour cotton knit fabric | 0.5% |
| 6006.24 | Printed cotton knit fabric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.06, 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 knit fabric imports (HS 6006): 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 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported knit fabric worth $158.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($157.7 million), followed by Italy (0%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $191.3 million in 2017 to $158.4 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $247.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $195.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6006.32 (78% of the value) and 6006.22 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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