Women's clothing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported women's clothing worth $194.2 million (25.7 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.17 billion.
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 | $194.2M | 25.7K t |
| 2023 | $303.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $262.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.17B | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $633.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2019 | $235.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $535.6M | 36.0K t |
| 2017 | $701.8M | 32.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports women's clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $162.8M | 84% |
| India | $29.6M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $291K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $220K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $194K | 0.1% |
| United States | $182K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $158K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $128K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $74K | 0% |
| France | $64K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 27% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 15% |
| 6204.23 | Synthetic women's ensembles | 9.8% |
| 6204.33 | Synthetic women's jackets | 9.8% |
| 6204.32 | Cotton women's jackets | 6.1% |
| 6204.13 | Synthetic women's suits | 5.9% |
| 6204.53 | Synthetic women's skirts | 5.4% |
| 6204.63 | Synthetic women's trousers | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, 74% below the world average of $29.26, 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.
Women's clothing exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported women's clothing worth $919 thousand (71 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $592K | 64% |
| Germany | $49K | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $31K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 3.3% |
| Niger | $27K | 3% |
| France | $21K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $20K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $19K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria women's clothing imports (HS 6204): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported women's clothing worth $194.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($162.8 million), followed by India (15%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's clothing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $701.8 million in 2017 to $194.2 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2021 at $1.17 billion. Over 8 years the average was $504.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export women's clothing?
Yes. Nigeria exported $919 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Ireland. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $193.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6204.62 (27% of the value) and 6204.43 (15%).
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.
Same product, other countries
Women's clothing product types in Nigeria
- Synthetic women's suits
- Cotton women's ensembles
- Synthetic women's ensembles
- Cotton women's jackets
- Synthetic women's jackets
- Cotton women's dresses
- Synthetic women's dresses
- Cotton women's skirts
- Synthetic women's skirts
- Women's skirts (other materials)
- Cotton women's trousers
- Synthetic women's trousers
- Women's trousers (other materials)
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