Men's cotton knit trousers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported men's cotton knit trousers worth $8.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $32.3 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 | $8.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 4.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports men's cotton knit trousers from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 96% |
| Bangladesh | $91K | 1% |
| India | $81K | 0.9% |
| France | $48K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $15K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, 82% below the world average of $19.78, 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 men's cotton knit trousers imports (HS 6103.42): 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 6103.42: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit trousers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported men's cotton knit trousers worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's cotton knit trousers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Bangladesh (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 915% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's cotton knit trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $19.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's cotton knit trousers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2020 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit trousers?
The HS code for men's cotton knit trousers is subheading 6103.42. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6103 page.
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