Narrow knitted fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of narrow knitted fabric by Nigeria reached $6.3 million in 2024 (189 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 272% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $6.3M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 863 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $209K | 60 t |
| 2020 | $275K | 99 t |
| 2019 | $234K | 111 t |
| 2018 | $683K | 204 t |
| 2017 | $462K | 120 t |
Where Nigeria imports narrow knitted fabric from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 99% |
| Luxembourg | $26K | 0.4% |
| India | $14K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.2% |
| Mongolia | $3K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6002
| 6002.90 | Narrow elastic or rubber knit | 53% |
| 6002.40 | Narrow elastic knit fabric | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.21 per kg, 391% above the world average of $6.77. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 narrow knitted fabric imports (HS 6002): 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 6002: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow knitted fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported narrow knitted fabric worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 181 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 272% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow knitted fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Luxembourg (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of narrow knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.21 per kg in 2024, 391% above the world average of $6.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of narrow knitted fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $462 thousand in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow knitted fabric?
The HS code for narrow knitted fabric is heading 6002. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6002.90 (53% of the value) and 6002.40 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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