Men's shirt imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.9 million of men's shirt in 2024 (978 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.0 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 | $10.9M | 978 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 802 t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports men's shirt from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 52% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 19% |
| India | $1.5M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $430K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $348K | 3.2% |
| France | $162K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $108K | 1% |
| United States | $105K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $68K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6205
| 6205.20 | Cotton men's shirts | 55% |
| 6205.30 | Man-made men's shirts | 27% |
| 6205.90 | Men's shirts (other materials) | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.20 per kg, 66% below the world average of $33.07, 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 shirt imports (HS 6205): 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 6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's shirt imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported men's shirt worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 978 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's shirt to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.20 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $33.07 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 shirt to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's shirt?
The HS code for men's shirt is heading 6205. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6205.20 (55% of the value) and 6205.30 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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