Textile footwear imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile footwear by Nigeria reached $34.4 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $57.5 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 | $34.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $42.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $42.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $33.2M | 6.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports textile footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.7M | 84% |
| India | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $919K | 2.7% |
| United States | $215K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $183K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $154K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $153K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $133K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $96K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6404
| 6404.19 | Textile shoes | 81% |
| 6404.11 | Sports sneakers | 17% |
| 6404.20 | Textile shoes with leather soles | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 78% below the world average of $27.80, 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 textile footwear imports (HS 6404): 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 6404: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile footwear imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported textile footwear worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile footwear to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by India (6%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $27.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile footwear to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.2 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $57.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile footwear?
The HS code for textile footwear is heading 6404. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6404.19 (81% of the value) and 6404.11 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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