Unbleached synthetic knit fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $8.3 million of unbleached synthetic knit fabric in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.1 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 | $8.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 826 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 193 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 881 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 2.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports unbleached synthetic knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.86 per kg, close to the world average of $4.64.
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 synthetic knit fabric imports (HS 6006.31): 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 6006.31: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached synthetic knit fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported unbleached synthetic knit fabric worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached synthetic knit fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached synthetic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached synthetic knit fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached synthetic knit fabric?
The HS code for unbleached synthetic knit fabric is subheading 6006.31. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 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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