2023
Exports
$715kWorld Rnk 90 / 213
Flag Rnk 223 / 1096
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Used Clothing
-0.66Rnk 752 / 1025
2023
Imports
$49.4MWorld Rnk 41 / 216
Flag Rnk 181 / 1184
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Nigeria
-1.75Rnk 129 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Nigeria exported $715k in Used Clothing, making it the 90th largest exporter of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 223rd most exported product in Nigeria. The main destination of Used Clothing exports from Nigeria are: Benin ($341k), United Kingdom ($152k), Kenya ($43.8k), Ghana ($31.6k), and United States ($28.7k).

The fastest growing export markets for Used Clothing of Nigeria between 2022 and 2023 were Benin ($149k), Cyprus ($9k), and El Salvador ($6.97k).

Imports In 2023, Nigeria imported $49.4M in Used Clothing, becoming the 41st largest importer of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 181st most imported product in Nigeria. Nigeria imports Used Clothing primarily from: China ($22.8M), Poland ($7.29M), United Kingdom ($6.87M), United States ($1.67M), and Spain ($1.4M).

The fastest growing import markets in Used Clothing for Nigeria between 2022 and 2023 were Poland ($1.16M), Togo ($424k), and Belgium ($106k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$715k
IMPORTS (2023)$49.4M
NET TRADE (2023)-$48.7M

In 2023, Nigeria exported $715k in Used Clothing. The main destinations of Nigeria exports on Used Clothing were Benin ($341k), United Kingdom ($152k), Kenya ($43.8k), Ghana ($31.6k), and United States ($28.7k).

In 2023, Nigeria imported $49.4M in Used Clothing, mainly from China ($22.8M), Poland ($7.29M), United Kingdom ($6.87M), United States ($1.67M), and Spain ($1.4M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Used Clothing EXPORT MARKETS FOR Nigeria WERE (2022 - 2023):
Benin$149k (77.6%)
Cyprus$9k (118%)
El Salvador$6.97k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Used Clothing BY Nigeria WERE (2022 - 2023):
Ghana-$115k (-78.4%)
United Kingdom-$67.1k (-30.6%)
Liberia-$36k (-94.6%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Nigeria's main exporting competitors in Used Clothing were:
In 2023, Nigeria's main importing competitors in Used Clothing were:

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Trade Value of Used Clothing by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALBenin+ $145k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $2.31M

Used Clothing’s highest export potential is Benin. With an export gap of $145k.   Used Clothing’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $2.31M.

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