Quick answer
Who supplies shirts in Nigeria?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Hurain Engitech & Trade, Palanpur), founded in 2010 by Khalil Syed, is a trading and export company that supplies shirts, made by partner factories, to buyers in Nigeria. It ships FCL and LCL containers with AQL inspection and export documents at competitive prices below the average wholesale price. Minimum order is 1,000 pieces per style, or a half or full container; payment is 50% in advance, 50% before dispatch.
Why Nigeria needs shirts
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.
Formal and casual shirts are staple stock for menswear retailers and uniform suppliers, reordered as sizes and colours sell out.
Retail chains & stores in Nigeria
Retail chains, department stores and independent shops in Lagos, Kano and Onitsha restock with imported shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear, and increasingly ask for private-label ranges.
In Nigeria, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy shirts from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and jobbers and retail chains and department stores.
Top 15 cities for shirts in Nigeria
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of shirts. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Shirts in Lagosport: Apapa / Tin CanRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02Shirts in Ibadanvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 03Shirts in Abavia Onne · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 04Shirts in Abujavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 05Shirts in Onitshavia Onne · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 06Shirts in Benin Cityvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 07Shirts in Port Harcourtvia Onne · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 08Shirts in Abeokutavia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 09Shirts in Enuguvia Onne · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 10Shirts in Kadunavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 11Shirts in Kanovia Apapa / Tin Can · 3–4 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 12Shirts in Calabarport: CalabarWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 13Shirts in Onneport: OnneWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 14Shirts in Warriport: WarriWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 15Shirts in Josvia Apapa / Tin Can · 3 days by roadWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
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 your shirts order for Nigeria
A shirts order for Nigeria should be planned backwards from the selling season. 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. For shirts specifically, formal shirts sell year-round with peaks before the new school or business year and before festive seasons; linen blends peak for spring and summer orders placed in November–February. Our lead time is 40–55 days from approved sample; 25–30 days on repeat poplin styles, plus sea transit of about 25–40 days, so we advise confirming orders early enough to land the goods before the peak rather than during it.
Typical buyers of shirts in Nigeria include corporate uniform suppliers, menswear retailers, wholesalers in Gulf and African markets and department stores and private-label brands. Around Lagos, Kano and Onitsha, they usually order 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with fabric-led minimums of 1,500 metres for yarn-dyed checks and reorder the styles that sell through, so we keep fabric, size ratios and labels on file for repeat shipments.
Fabric, fit and colour choices for Nigeria
Because the climate in Nigeria is hot, breathable fabrics move fastest. For shirts we recommend 100% cotton poplin 100–120 GSM, with cotton-polyester blend for easy-care shirts as a value alternative, and we keep the heavier options for the cooler months only.
Sizes: Collar 14–18.5 inches or S–3XL, sleeve lengths regular and long; slim, regular and comfort fit blocks. Colours: White, blue, sky, grey, black and navy solids, plus yarn-dyed checks and stripes; custom colourways on yarn-dyed orders.
Shirts made in bulk to your colour, size and design for Nigeria
You are not limited to stock designs. We make shirts in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the Nigeria market. A reference garment, a tech pack, a sketch or even a photograph is enough to start.
How it works: send a Pantone code or fabric swatch for colour and we return a lab-dip; send your size chart and the ratio you want in each carton; send artwork, print, embroidery or label files for the design. We make a sample for approval and then produce the bulk to that approved sample, so the order you receive matches the one you signed off.
- Colour: White, blue, sky, grey, black and navy solids, plus yarn-dyed checks and stripes; custom colourways on yarn-dyed orders.
- Size: Collar 14–18.5 inches or S–3XL, sleeve lengths regular and long; slim, regular and comfort fit blocks.
- Design and branding: own check and stripe designs on yarn-dyed fabric, embroidered logos for corporate shirts, custom collar and cuff shapes and private-label packing and hang tags.
About our shirts for Nigeria
A shirt looks simple, but it carries more construction decisions than almost any other garment: collar shape, interlining, stitches per inch, seam allowance and button quality all show up in how the shirt looks after ten washes. Indian shirt factories in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Kolkata and Tiruppur are used to supplying European and American brands, and we place orders with units that already pass retail audits.
We specify poplin and Oxford fabrics by thread count and weight, and ask for a shrinkage and colour-fastness test on each fabric lot before cutting. For checks and stripes, yarn-dyed fabric is woven specifically for your design, which is why the minimum is set by fabric metres rather than garment pieces.
Buyer's checklist for ordering shirts for Nigeria
- Choose slim, regular or comfort fit and confirm the block
- Approve fabric weight, thread count and shrinkage limits
- Confirm collar and cuff shape and the interlining grade
- Agree packing: folded with stays or on hangers
- Check shade-match tolerance for repeat uniform orders
- Confirm labelling and fibre-content wording for your market
- Check the import and labelling rules 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.
- Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Apapa) and the payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
How we ship shirts to Nigeria
Containers move by sea from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Apapa, about 25–40 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in Nigeria; we can coordinate with the forwarder you name.
Folded with collar stays and pins in individual polybags, or hanger-packed for retail chains; 20–40 pieces per carton. Before loading we share a photo, video and measurement report so you can approve what is in the container. Machine wash warm, iron medium; easy-care shirts can be tumble dried; care labelling follows the destination market's textile labelling law.
Documents supplied 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.
Minimum order and container
Minimum order
1,000 pieces per style
Half container
Available, mixed styles
Full container
Available, FCL
Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with fabric-led minimums of 1,500 metres for yarn-dyed checks.
You do not need a full container to order: a half container or an LCL shipment is possible, and several garment lines can share one container and one set of export documents.
Competitive export pricing
The best price on shirts for buyers in Nigeria
Hurain Garments Exporter provides competitive export prices for worldwide customers, below the average wholesale price, because we buy in volume directly from our partner factories. With 16+ years of experience, we are honored to export to 50+ countries and to cooperate with 10,000+ customers around the world. Are you looking for shirts for your brand or wholesale business in Nigeria? Hurain Garments Exporter is your best choice. Shirts are cut from poplin and twill bought in volume, so a size-ratio run across colours keeps the unit price low, and fabric, collar, cuff and packing can be customized. Minimum order 1,000 pieces per style, or a half container or a full container as per your requirement. Orders for Nigeria are shipped as FCL or LCL with full export documents.
Factory-direct
Priced below the average wholesale rate
16+
Years of experience
50+
Countries we export to
10,000+
Customers worldwide
1,000 pieces per style
Minimum order, or half / full container
About us
Trusted Shirts manufacturer, supplier and exporter for Nigeria
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies shirts to Nigeria, with sampling, AQL inspection, export packing and complete shipping documents.
Our shirts are manufactured to your fabric, fit and packing by our partner factories, and we sell and ship them to buyers in Nigeria. Buying through us means one supplier for shirts and for the other men's casual & formal wear you need, one inspection and one set of export documents.
16+
Years of experience
40+
Our team
10,000+
Happy customers
17
Garment product lines
50
Countries we supply
FCL · LCL
Container export, door-to-port
Our vision in Nigeria
Our vision is to make sourcing shirts simple and dependable for every buyer in Nigeria: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.
Our mission in Nigeria
Our mission is to supply shirts at competitive prices, below the average wholesale price, through our partner factories and bulk buying, with transparent quotations, inspection before dispatch and reliable delivery to Nigeria. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.
Importing shirts into Nigeria: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Nigeria — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan 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 |
Shirts range for Nigeria
Types of shirts available
- Formal poplin shirts
- Oxford button-down shirts
- Casual checked shirts
- Striped business shirts
- Linen-blend summer shirts
- Chambray and denim shirts
- Mandarin-collar shirts
- Short-sleeve office and uniform shirts
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, AATCC test methods, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. 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.
Price, duties & landed cost in Nigeria
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in naira (NGN) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Apapa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply |
| Import conformity | 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. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |




