Unbleached light plain cotton fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached light plain cotton fabric by Nigeria reached $7.1 million in 2024 (482 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $88.2 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 | $7.1M | 482 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 447 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 136 t |
| 2021 | $88.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $48.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 597 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 87 t |
Where Nigeria imports unbleached light plain cotton fabric from
India alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.1M | 100% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.79 per kg, 100% above the world average of $7.40. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria unbleached light plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.11): 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 5208.11: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached light plain cotton fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported unbleached light plain cotton fabric worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 482 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 175 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached light plain cotton fabric to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by China (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.79 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $7.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unbleached light plain cotton fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 425%. The peak was 2021 at $88.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.11. 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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