Men's clothing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported men's clothing worth $74.8 million (14.1 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $1.04 billion.
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 | $74.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $93.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $69.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $98.2M | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $391.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.04B | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $270.5M | 32.4K t |
| 2017 | $125.5M | 30.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports men's clothing from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.1M | 67% |
| Indonesia | $11.2M | 15% |
| India | $9.7M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $600K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $427K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $391K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $359K | 0.5% |
| France | $283K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $261K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $236K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 37% |
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 17% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 15% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 8.9% |
| 6203.19 | Men's suits (other materials) | 7.4% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 4.6% |
| 6203.23 | Synthetic men's ensembles | 3.4% |
| 6203.22 | Cotton men's ensembles | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 80% below the world average of $26.60, 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.
Men's clothing exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported men's clothing worth $595 thousand (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (39%), Niger (38%), United States (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $233K | 39% |
| Niger | $225K | 38% |
| United States | $26K | 4.4% |
| Seychelles | $24K | 4% |
| Brazil | $13K | 2.2% |
| Cyprus | $13K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $7K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $6K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported men's clothing worth $74.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($50.1 million), followed by Indonesia (15%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's clothing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.5 million in 2017 to $74.8 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2019 at $1.04 billion. Over 8 years the average was $270.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export men's clothing?
Yes. Nigeria exported $595 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Niger and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $74.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (37% of the value) and 6203.49 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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