Man-made knit garments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported man-made knit garments worth $5.1 million (681 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.5 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 | $5.1M | 681 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 652 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 721 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 874 t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 688 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 351 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 303 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 370 t |
Where Nigeria imports man-made knit garments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 79% |
| India | $534K | 10% |
| United States | $459K | 9% |
| Canada | $44K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.52 per kg, 72% below the world average of $27.09, 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 man-made knit garments imports (HS 6114.30): 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 6114.30: Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of man-made knit garments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported man-made knit garments worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 681 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made knit garments to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by India (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.52 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $27.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of man-made knit garments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. The peak was 2020 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made knit garments?
The HS code for man-made knit garments is subheading 6114.30. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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