Scarf and shawl imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $8.2 million of scarf and shawl in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.6 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 | $8.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 985 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 857 t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports scarf and shawl from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 69% |
| India | $2.1M | 26% |
| Egypt | $77K | 0.9% |
| Ethiopia | $76K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $43K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6214
| 6214.30 | Synthetic scarves and shawls | 67% |
| 6214.90 | Scarves and shawls (other materials) | 21% |
| 6214.10 | Silk scarves and shawls | 11% |
| 6214.40 | Artificial fibre scarves | 0.8% |
| 6214.20 | Wool scarves and shawls | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 84% below the world average of $28.17, 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.
Scarf and shawl exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $244 thousand of scarf and shawl in 2024 (530 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $205K | 84% |
| United States | $16K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $7K | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria scarf and shawl imports (HS 6214): 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 6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of scarf and shawl imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported scarf and shawl worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply scarf and shawl to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (25%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of scarf and shawl per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $28.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of scarf and shawl to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export scarf and shawl?
Yes. Nigeria exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for scarf and shawl?
The HS code for scarf and shawl is heading 6214. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6214.30 (67% of the value) and 6214.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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