Knitting machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported knitting machine worth $5.8 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 250 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 438 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 442 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 270 t |
| 2017 | $747K | 86 t |
Where Nigeria imports knitting machine from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 94% |
| India | $85K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $83K | 1.4% |
| United States | $75K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $51K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8447
| 8447.20 | Flat knitting machines | 48% |
| 8447.90 | Lace and net making machines | 44% |
| 8447.12 | Large circular knitting machines | 6.4% |
| 8447.11 | Small circular knitting machines | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8447.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, 71% below the world average of $12.99, 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 knitting machine imports (HS 8447): 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 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported knitting machine worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (1%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $12.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitting machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $746 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 681%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine?
The HS code for knitting machine is heading 8447. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8447.20 (48% of the value) and 8447.90 (44%).
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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