Knitted furnishing textiles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported knitted furnishing textiles worth $2.5 million (836 tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.0 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 | $2.5M | 836 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 287 t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 425 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 381 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 380 t |
| 2017 | $942K | 182 t |
Where Nigeria imports knitted furnishing textiles from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 92% |
| France | $128K | 5.1% |
| Hungary | $69K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.67, 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 furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.91): 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 6304.91: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted furnishing textiles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported knitted furnishing textiles worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 836 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted furnishing textiles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (5%) and Hungary (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.67 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 furnishing textiles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $942 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2021 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted furnishing textiles?
The HS code for knitted furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.91. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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