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Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Supplier & Exporter in Nigeria
Hurain Garments Exporter is an Indian manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier and exporter of ready-made garments serving importers, wholesalers, retailers and uniform buyers in Nigeria. We supply 17 garment lines and consolidate them into single, inspected export shipments.
Market snapshot
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English
- Main ports / gateway
- Apapa, Tin Can, Onne, Lekki
- Indicative sea transit from Gujarat
- 25–40 days (West Africa)
Quick answer
Who supplies garments in bulk to Nigeria?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier and exporter to Nigeria, shipping wholesale & trading houses, retail chains & stores, ethnic, festive & diaspora wear garments and more to Apapa in about 25–40 days by sea, with FOB, CFR or CIF quotations.
Nigeria, with its capital at Abuja, is served through Apapa, Tin Can, Onne, Lekki. Most orders combine several garment lines so one set of documents clears everything.
Who buys garments in Nigeria — by segment
Wholesale & trading houses in Nigeria
Trading houses in Nigeria sell on to shops and market traders, so they judge a supplier on consistent sizing, stable prices and on-time loading. We pack to the size curve of the buyer's customers and keep repeat styles in stock fabric.
Who buys: Garment wholesalers and jobbers · Import–export trading houses · Market and bazaar traders · Re-export merchants
Retail chains & stores in Nigeria
Retailers in Nigeria restock shirts, T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and seasonal fashion every few weeks, and want private-label labelling, hang tags and barcodes applied at source so garments go straight onto the shop floor.
Who buys: Department stores · Shopping-mall brands · Independent boutiques · Hypermarket clothing counters
Ethnic, festive & diaspora wear in Nigeria
Ethnic-wear retailers in Nigeria stock Indian-made kurtis, leggings, dupattas and fabrics for weddings and festivals, with strong demand for new designs each season.
Who buys: Ethnic-wear boutiques · Festival and wedding retailers · Modest-fashion stores · Diaspora community shops
Schools, institutions & corporate uniforms in Nigeria
Schools, hospitals and agencies in Nigeria order uniforms every year, usually matched to an approved shade and repeated season after season. A supplier who keeps the shade, size chart and embroidery file wins the next tender.
Who buys: Schools and colleges · Hospitals and clinics · Government departments · Security and facility firms
Online marketplaces & D2C brands in Nigeria
E-commerce brands in Nigeria reorder best-sellers in small lots, so short lead times, clear MOQs and reliable colour matching matter more than the lowest unit price.
Who buys: Marketplace sellers · Direct-to-consumer labels · Social-commerce shops · Dropship and print-on-demand brands
The garment market in Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa's largest consumer market and a fashion-led market of over 200 million people, with Lagos, Onitsha and Kano feeding markets across West Africa and the Sahel.
Buyers here are importers in Lagos supply wholesalers at Balogun, Idumota and Onitsha; fashion boutiques buy shirts, kaftans and dresses; schools, churches and corporate buyers order uniforms and event wear.
What buyers in Nigeria look for
Buyers want bold printed shirts, ready-made kaftans, T-shirts, jeans, leggings, school uniforms and church and wedding wear.
Hot and humid for much of the year, with rains from April to October. Demand peaks before Christmas, Easter, Eid and the wedding season (November to February), so orders are placed 3–4 months ahead.
Import rules and labelling for Nigeria
Importers use Form M through an authorised bank before shipping, and duties and levies apply; used clothing is prohibited. Confirm current rules with your bank and clearing agent.
Duties and taxes: Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply. Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before you finalise landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
Planning garment orders for Nigeria
Hot and humid for much of the year, with rains from April to October. Demand peaks before Christmas, Easter, Eid and the wedding season (November to February), so orders are placed 3–4 months ahead. Our production lead time runs from 25 days on repeat styles to about 60 days on new designs, plus sea transit of about 25–40 days to Apapa. Orders for peak seasons should therefore be confirmed three to five months before the shelf date.
We keep your fabric references, size ratios, labels and shade standards on file, so a repeat order for Nigeria is quoted within a day and produced faster than the first.
Shipping garments to Nigeria
Containers leave Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva and reach Apapa, Tin Can, Onne, Lekki in about 25–40 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF; your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery, and we coordinate with the forwarder you name. Duties and taxes: Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply. Importers use Form M through an authorised bank before shipping, and duties and levies apply; used clothing is prohibited. Confirm current rules with your bank and clearing agent.
Documents with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, plus test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them. Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Garments in highest demand in Nigeria
The garment lines for which Nigeria is one of our export markets, with the reason buyers here order them.
- Jeans supplier in Nigeria
Denim is the garment that sells in every market: jeans are bought for every season, and retailers and wholesalers reorder washes and fits as sizes sell through. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by retail chains & stores and wholesale & trading houses.
- Shirts supplier in Nigeria
Formal and casual shirts are staple stock for menswear retailers and uniform suppliers, reordered as sizes and colours sell out. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by retail chains & stores and schools, institutions & corporate uniforms.
- Printed Shirts supplier in Nigeria
Printed shirts are fast fashion for warm-weather and resort markets: designs age quickly and are replaced each season. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by retail chains & stores and hospitality & tourism.
- T-Shirts supplier in Nigeria
T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by wholesale & trading houses and retail chains & stores.
- Polo T-Shirts supplier in Nigeria
Polos are the world's most-ordered uniform top: hotels, security firms, schools and corporates reorder them for staff and renew them every year. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by schools, institutions & corporate uniforms and hospitality & tourism.
- Trousers & Cargo Pants supplier in Nigeria
Chinos and cargo pants bridge work and weekend wear, and utility versions are bought by contractors and uniform suppliers. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by retail chains & stores and workwear & safety clothing.
- Kurtis supplier in Nigeria
Kurtis have moved beyond South Asian communities: boutiques, diaspora stores and online sellers reorder fresh prints and cuts before every festival. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by ethnic, festive & diaspora wear and fashion brands & private label.
- Leggings supplier in Nigeria
Leggings are among the highest-volume women's garments, bought by wholesalers and retailers in dozens of colours and reordered constantly. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by wholesale & trading houses and retail chains & stores.
- Ladies Tops & Dresses supplier in Nigeria
Women's tops and dresses are trend products: styles are bought for a season and replaced, so online sellers and boutiques value small, fast runs. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by fashion brands & private label and online marketplaces & d2c brands.
- Abayas & Kaftans supplier in Nigeria
Abayas and kaftans are the core of modest fashion, with demand concentrated before Ramadan and Eid and orders placed months ahead. Nigeria is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by ethnic, festive & diaspora wear and retail chains & stores.
Doing business with India from Nigeria: local guide
Working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan orders around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nigeria working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +234 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | naira (NGN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Nigeria Customs Service NICIS II / B'Odogwu platform with Form M |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Trade & logistics for Nigeria
| Capital | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Currency | naira (NGN) |
| Languages | English |
| Main ports / gateway | Apapa, Tin Can, Onne, Lekki |
| Indicative sea transit from Gujarat | 25–40 days (West Africa) |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply |
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request) |
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF |
Transit times and tax notes are indicative. Confirmed schedules, HS codes and duties are set out at quotation stage.
All products available in Nigeria
Pick a category to see every product we supply to Nigeria, with city-wise delivery details.
Most-demanded products in Nigeria
Each page explains why the product is needed in Nigeria, lists the cities with the highest demand, and covers import rules, transit and pricing terms.
- Kidswear, Uniforms & WorkwearSchool Uniforms supplier in Nigeria
- Women's & Ethnic WearLeggings supplier in Nigeria
- Activewear, Knitwear & CapsTrack Pants & Shorts supplier in Nigeria
- Men's Casual & Formal WearT-Shirts supplier in Nigeria
Quality checks before shipping to Nigeria
- Fabric inspection and shrinkage, GSM and colour-fastness checks before cutting
- Lab-dip and wash-card approval against your shade reference
- In-line checks during cutting, sewing and finishing
- Final inspection on an AQL 2.5 basis: measurements, stitching, shade and defects
- Carton, ratio and label check against the packing list
- Photo, video and measurement report shared with you before the container is loaded
How to order
How to import from India to Nigeria
- 01Share your requirement. Send product names, a tech pack or reference garment, sizes, quantities, destination port and labelling needs by form, email or WhatsApp.
- 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm fabric, fit and trims and reply with price (FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ per style, packing, lead time and payment terms.
- 03Approve samples. We send a fabric swatch, lab-dip and a made-up sample with measurements for approval before bulk production starts.
- 04Production in Indian clusters. Your order is cut, sewn, finished and tracked in factories in Tiruppur, Ludhiana, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Surat and Ahmedabad against the agreed schedule.
- 05Inspection before loading. Goods are checked on an AQL basis for measurements, shade, stitching and packing; a pre-shipment photo and measurement report is shared with you.
- 06Export packing and documents. Garments are packed in ratio cartons, palletised and shipped FCL or LCL with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.
FAQ
Importing to Nigeria — frequently asked questions
Do you export garments to Nigeria?
Yes. Hurain Garments Exporter exports ready-made garments — jeans, shirts, T-shirts, kurtis, kidswear, uniforms, hoodies and caps — to buyers in Nigeria, by sea (FCL or LCL) and air, with full export documentation.
Which port do you ship to for Nigeria?
Shipments for Nigeria usually move to Apapa. We quote FOB Indian port, CFR or CIF Apapa, and can coordinate onward delivery through your forwarder.
How long does shipping from India to Nigeria take?
Indicative sea transit from Gujarat ports to West Africa is about 25–40 days, plus 25–60 days of production. The confirmed schedule depends on the carrier and routing and is given in the quotation.
Do you quote in naira?
Export quotations are issued in USD (EUR on request). Buyers in Nigeria pay in naira (NGN) through their bank, which converts at the prevailing rate.
What import taxes apply to garments in Nigeria?
Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply. Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before finalising landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
What do buyers in Nigeria look for in garments?
Buyers want bold printed shirts, ready-made kaftans, T-shirts, jeans, leggings, school uniforms and church and wedding wear.
When should importers in Nigeria place garment orders?
Hot and humid for much of the year, with rains from April to October. Demand peaks before Christmas, Easter, Eid and the wedding season (November to February), so orders are placed 3–4 months ahead. Confirm peak-season orders three to five months before the shelf date.
Which rules apply to garment imports in Nigeria?
Importers use Form M through an authorised bank before shipping, and duties and levies apply; used clothing is prohibited. Confirm current rules with your bank and clearing agent.
Who buys garments from India in Nigeria?
Importers in Lagos supply wholesalers at Balogun, Idumota and Onitsha; fashion boutiques buy shirts, kaftans and dresses; schools, churches and corporate buyers order uniforms and event wear.
Can I combine different garments in one container to Nigeria?
Yes. Men's, women's, kids', uniform and activewear lines can be consolidated into one FCL or LCL shipment to Nigeria with one set of documents, which usually lowers freight and clearance cost.
Request a quotation
Sourcing for Nigeria? Send your list.
Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.