Lingerie and corsetry imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported lingerie and corsetry worth $19.7 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.1 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 | $19.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports lingerie and corsetry from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.4M | 99% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $41K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $33K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $33K | 0.2% |
| United States | $16K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $11K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 95% |
| 6212.30 | Corselettes | 2.6% |
| 6212.90 | Braces and garters | 1.4% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty girdles | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, 77% below the world average of $38.27, 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 lingerie and corsetry imports (HS 6212): 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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lingerie and corsetry worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply lingerie and corsetry to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Bangladesh (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of lingerie and corsetry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $38.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lingerie and corsetry to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2020 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
The HS code for lingerie and corsetry is heading 6212. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6212.10 (95% of the value) and 6212.30 (3%).
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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