Men's knit underwear imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported men's knit underwear worth $8.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.3 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 | $8.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 825 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 818 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 909 t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 741 t |
Where Nigeria imports men's knit underwear from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (35%), Pakistan (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 46% |
| India | $2.8M | 35% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 15% |
| Philippines | $129K | 1.6% |
| France | $47K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.3% |
| United States | $21K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6107
| 6107.11 | Men's cotton knit underpants | 49% |
| 6107.91 | Men's cotton knit bathrobe | 21% |
| 6107.19 | Men's knit underpants (other fibres) | 14% |
| 6107.12 | Men's synthetic knit underpants | 12% |
| 6107.21 | Men's cotton knit pyjamas | 1.7% |
| 6107.29 | Men's knit pyjamas (other fibres) | 1.4% |
| 6107.22 | Men's synthetic knit pyjamas | 0.6% |
| 6107.99 | Men's knit bathrobe (other fibres) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6107.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.41 per kg, 62% below the world average of $19.59, 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 knit underwear imports (HS 6107): 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: Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit underwear imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported men's knit underwear worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit underwear to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (35%) and Pakistan (15%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.41 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $19.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's knit underwear to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2020 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit underwear?
The HS code for men's knit underwear is heading 6107. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6107.11 (48% of the value) and 6107.91 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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