Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.6 million of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) in 2024 (375 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.0 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 | $7.6M | 375 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 635 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 184 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 318 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 319 t |
Where Nigeria imports printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.8M | 77% |
| China | $663K | 8.8% |
| Austria | $519K | 6.9% |
| Switzerland | $434K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.19 per kg, 184% above the world average of $7.10. 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.
Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from Nigeria
Exports of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) by Nigeria reached $414 thousand in 2024 (197 tonnes). Niger alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $380K | 92% |
| Benin | $32K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports (HS 5208.59): 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 5208.59: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 375 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (9%) and Austria (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.19 per kg in 2024, 184% above the world average of $7.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2020 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $414 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Benin and South Africa. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5208.59. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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