Knitted and crocheted hats imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted and crocheted hats by Nigeria reached $20.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $20.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports knitted and crocheted hats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 78% |
| India | $2.6M | 13% |
| South Korea | $579K | 2.8% |
| Tunisia | $543K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $391K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $196K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $65K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $60K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $40K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $20K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.16 per kg, 61% below the world average of $26.06, 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 knitted and crocheted hats imports (HS 6505): 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 6505: Hats and other headgear; knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted and crocheted hats imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported knitted and crocheted hats worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted and crocheted hats to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by India (13%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted and crocheted hats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.16 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $26.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitted and crocheted hats to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted and crocheted hats?
The HS code for knitted and crocheted hats is heading 6505. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6505.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6505 page.
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