Knit gloves imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.2 million of knit gloves in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 980 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 869 t |
Where Nigeria imports knit gloves from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 60% |
| Netherlands | $880K | 14% |
| South Korea | $591K | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $158K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $150K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $114K | 1.8% |
| India | $97K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $83K | 1.4% |
| United States | $71K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 6116
| 6116.10 | Coated knit gloves | 45% |
| 6116.92 | Cotton knit gloves | 21% |
| 6116.93 | Synthetic knit gloves | 19% |
| 6116.99 | Knit gloves (other materials) | 9.8% |
| 6116.91 | Wool knit gloves | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6116.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.34 per kg, 57% below the world average of $12.32, 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 gloves imports (HS 6116): 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 6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit gloves imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported knit gloves worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit gloves to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 579% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.34 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $12.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit gloves to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2023 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit gloves?
The HS code for knit gloves is heading 6116. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6116.10 (45% of the value) and 6116.92 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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