Export Woven cotton fabrics (light) from Pakistan to Nigeria
Nigeria imported US$46.2M of woven cotton fabrics (light) (HS 5208) in 2025. India supplied US$183M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$70K, a gap of US$183M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.2%.
That gap matters: buyers in Nigeria already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Nigeria grew 82% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Nigeria rates 85 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 2nd of 83 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list woven cotton fabrics (light) with Nigeria as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 85/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.07M
- From India (2025)
- US$183.15M
- Market size
- US$46.24M
- Check before you export
- Nigeria restricts foreign exchange for some imports and bans others outright. Check the current list and payment terms before shipping.
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much woven cotton fabrics (light) does Nigeria import?
Nigeria imported US$46.2M of woven cotton fabrics (light) (HS 5208) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export woven cotton fabrics (light) to Nigeria?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$70K of woven cotton fabrics (light) to Nigeria in 2025, 0.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Nigeria for woven cotton fabrics (light)?
India leads: US$183M against Pakistan's US$70K in 2025, a gap of US$183M.
How can I start exporting woven cotton fabrics (light) to Nigeria?
Confirm your HS code, check Nigeria's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Nigeria as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Nigeria Global Trade profile explain the next steps.