Men's cotton knit underpants imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of men's cotton knit underpants by Nigeria reached $3.9 million in 2024 (663 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.0 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 | $3.9M | 663 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 495 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 406 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 596 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 880 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 958 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 589 t |
Where Nigeria imports men's cotton knit underpants from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 65% |
| India | $1.0M | 26% |
| Philippines | $128K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $105K | 2.7% |
| France | $46K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.90 per kg, 72% below the world average of $21.31, 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 underpants imports (HS 6107.11): 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 6107.11: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit underpants imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported men's cotton knit underpants worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 663 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's cotton knit underpants to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (26%) and the Philippines (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's cotton knit underpants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $21.31 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 cotton knit underpants to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit underpants?
The HS code for men's cotton knit underpants is subheading 6107.11. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6107 page.
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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