Light cotton blend fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.8 million of light cotton blend fabric in 2024 (685 tonnes). Value fell 84% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $130.8 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 | $4.8M | 685 t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $56.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $130.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $107.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $116.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $40.2M | 7.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports light cotton blend fabric from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 67% |
| India | $1.4M | 30% |
| Austria | $91K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $80K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5210
| 5210.31 | Dyed light plain cotton blend fabric | 50% |
| 5210.29 | Bleached light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 13% |
| 5210.49 | Multi-colour light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 12% |
| 5210.41 | Multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric | 9% |
| 5210.19 | Unbleached light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 6% |
| 5210.59 | Printed light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 3.4% |
| 5210.39 | Dyed light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 3.2% |
| 5210.11 | Unbleached light plain cotton blend fabric | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.99 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.33, 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 light cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5210): 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 5210: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton blend fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported light cotton blend fabric worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 685 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton blend fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (30%) and Austria (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.99 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton blend fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2021 at $130.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for light cotton blend fabric is heading 5210. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5210.31 (50% of the value) and 5210.29 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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