Women's knit underwear imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported women's knit underwear worth $16.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.0 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 | $16.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 3.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports women's knit underwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.8M | 96% |
| Philippines | $153K | 0.9% |
| India | $140K | 0.9% |
| Ethiopia | $131K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $71K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $36K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $32K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.92 | Women's synthetic knit negligee | 30% |
| 6108.91 | Women's cotton knit negligee | 21% |
| 6108.11 | Women's synthetic knit slip | 16% |
| 6108.21 | Women's cotton knit briefs | 15% |
| 6108.22 | Women's synthetic knit briefs | 9.3% |
| 6108.31 | Women's cotton knit pyjamas | 5.4% |
| 6108.32 | Women's synthetic knit pyjamas | 1.9% |
| 6108.29 | Women's knit briefs (other fibres) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.66 per kg, 67% below the world average of $20.31, 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 women's knit underwear imports (HS 6108): 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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported women's knit underwear worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit underwear to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by the Philippines (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $20.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's knit underwear to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $29.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6108.92 (30% of the value) and 6108.91 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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