Worn clothing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported worn clothing worth $54.7 million (80.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $147.0 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 | $54.7M | 80.0K t |
| 2023 | $64.8M | 65.5K t |
| 2022 | $81.2M | 75.6K t |
| 2021 | $147.0M | 113.5K t |
| 2020 | $124.3M | 100.0K t |
| 2019 | $140.4M | 112.3K t |
| 2018 | $136.4M | 100.5K t |
| 2017 | $106.8M | 77.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports worn clothing from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (31%), China (31%), Poland (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $17.2M | 32% |
| China | $16.8M | 31% |
| Poland | $6.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 7.8% |
| United States | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $947K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $857K | 1.6% |
| Niger | $849K | 1.6% |
| Togo | $811K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.91, 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.
Worn clothing exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $690 thousand of worn clothing in 2024 (672 tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (40%), Niger (18%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $274K | 40% |
| Niger | $122K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 10% |
| Kenya | $62K | 9% |
| Thailand | $62K | 9% |
| United States | $39K | 5.7% |
| Portugal | $20K | 2.9% |
| Gambia | $11K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria worn clothing imports (HS 6309): 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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported worn clothing worth $54.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by China (31%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 99 supplier countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of worn clothing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.8 million in 2017 to $54.7 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2021 at $147.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export worn clothing?
Yes. Nigeria exported $690 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Niger and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $54.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 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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