Printed medium plain cotton fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported printed medium plain cotton fabric worth $112.6 million (38.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 181 countries for imports of this product. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $306.5 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 | $112.6M | 38.2K t |
| 2023 | $177.2M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $131.5M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $283.5M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $306.5M | 44.0K t |
| 2019 | $92.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $59.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $52.8M | 6.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports printed medium plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $92.9M | 83% |
| China | $14.8M | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.3M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Niger | $411K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $16K | 0% |
| United States | $15K | 0% |
| Italy | $10K | 0% |
| Austria | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 68% below the world average of $9.22, 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.
Printed medium plain cotton fabric exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $292 thousand of printed medium plain cotton fabric in 2024 (122 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $159K | 55% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $74K | 26% |
| France | $39K | 13% |
| Benin | $11K | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $8K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria printed medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.52): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5208.52: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed medium plain cotton fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported printed medium plain cotton fabric worth $112.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed medium plain cotton fabric to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($92.9 million), followed by China (13%) and Cote d'Ivoire (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $9.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed medium plain cotton fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.8 million in 2017 to $112.6 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2020 at $306.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $152.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export printed medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. Nigeria exported $292 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Cote d'Ivoire and France. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $112.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.52. 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?
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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