Technical garment imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.0 million of technical garment in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.1 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 | $3.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 918 t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 542 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 232 t |
| 2017 | $918K | 195 t |
Where Nigeria imports technical garment from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 53% |
| Egypt | $229K | 7.7% |
| Ethiopia | $198K | 6.7% |
| United States | $181K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $172K | 5.8% |
| India | $107K | 3.6% |
| France | $104K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $57K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $51K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 6210
| 6210.10 | Felt and non-woven garments | 50% |
| 6210.20 | Technical men's overcoats | 20% |
| 6210.40 | Technical men's garments | 20% |
| 6210.50 | Technical women's garments | 8.9% |
| 6210.30 | Technical women's overcoats | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 95% below the world average of $19.37, 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 technical garment imports (HS 6210): 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 6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical garment imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported technical garment worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical garment to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and Ethiopia (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $19.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technical garment to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $918 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. The peak was 2020 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical garment?
The HS code for technical garment is heading 6210. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6210.10 (50% of the value) and 6210.20 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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