Leather clothing and accessories imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.5 million of leather clothing and accessories in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 308 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 453 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 453 t |
Where Nigeria imports leather clothing and accessories from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 61% |
| United States | $351K | 10% |
| India | $196K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $151K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $99K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $94K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $61K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $52K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 4203
| 4203.30 | Leather belt | 49% |
| 4203.29 | Leather gloves (non-sport) | 35% |
| 4203.10 | Leather apparel | 6.6% |
| 4203.40 | Leather accessories (other) | 5.2% |
| 4203.21 | Sports gloves (leather, padded) | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 93% below the world average of $36.10, 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 leather clothing and accessories imports (HS 4203): 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 4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather clothing and accessories imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported leather clothing and accessories worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather clothing and accessories to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (10%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $36.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather clothing and accessories to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2017 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather clothing and accessories?
The HS code for leather clothing and accessories is heading 4203. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4203.30 (49% of the value) and 4203.29 (35%).
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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