Knitted pile fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted pile fabric by Nigeria reached $33.1 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $33.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $36.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $30.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 4.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports knitted pile fabric from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.8M | 99% |
| Turkey | $131K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $95K | 0.3% |
| United States | $36K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Synthetic pile knit fabric | 100% |
| 6001.10 | Long pile knit fabric | 0.4% |
| 6001.91 | Cotton pile knit fabric | 0.1% |
| 6001.29 | Loop pile fabric (other fibres) | 0% |
| 6001.22 | Synthetic loop pile fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 38% below the world average of $4.44, 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 pile fabric imports (HS 6001): 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported knitted pile fabric worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($32.8 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $4.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitted pile fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2023 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (99% of the value) and 6001.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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