Knit sweater imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported knit sweater worth $33.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 240% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $33.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 950 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports knit sweater from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.0M | 96% |
| Italy | $418K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $146K | 0.4% |
| France | $136K | 0.4% |
| India | $89K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $78K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $73K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $42K | 0.1% |
| United States | $37K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6110
| 6110.20 | Cotton knit sweater | 87% |
| 6110.30 | Synthetic knit sweater | 11% |
| 6110.90 | Knit sweater (other fibres) | 1.8% |
| 6110.11 | Wool knit sweater | 0.3% |
| 6110.19 | Fine animal hair knit sweater | 0.1% |
| 6110.12 | Cashmere knit sweater | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6110.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.77 per kg, close to the world average of $26.06.
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 sweater imports (HS 6110): 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 6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit sweater imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported knit sweater worth $33.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 240% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit sweater to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.77 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $26.06 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 sweater to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $33.2 million in 2024, an increase of 416%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit sweater?
The HS code for knit sweater is heading 6110. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6110.20 (87% of the value) and 6110.30 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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