Quick answer
Who supplies t-shirts in Nigeria?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Hurain Engitech & Trade, Palanpur), founded in 2010 by Khalil Syed, is a trading and export company that supplies t-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 t-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.
T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles.
Wholesale & trading houses in Nigeria
Lagos, Kano and Onitsha is where Nigeria's wholesale garment trade is concentrated: traders buy by the carton and the container, favouring fast-moving sizes and colours at dependable prices.
In Nigeria, garment wholesalers and jobbers and import–export trading houses buy t-shirts from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and jobbers and retail chains and department stores.
Top 15 cities for t-shirts in Nigeria
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of t-shirts. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01T-Shirts in Lagosport: Apapa / Tin CanRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02T-Shirts in Ibadanvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 03T-Shirts in Onitshavia Onne · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 04T-Shirts in Abavia Onne · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 05T-Shirts in Benin Cityvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 06T-Shirts in Abujavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 07T-Shirts in Port Harcourtvia Onne · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 08T-Shirts in Kanovia Apapa / Tin Can · 3–4 days by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 09T-Shirts in Enuguvia Onne · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 10T-Shirts in Kadunavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 11T-Shirts in Abeokutavia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 12T-Shirts in Calabarport: CalabarWholesale & trading houses
- 13T-Shirts in Onneport: OnneWholesale & trading houses
- 14T-Shirts in Warriport: WarriWholesale & trading houses
- 15T-Shirts in Josvia Apapa / Tin Can · 3 days by roadWholesale & trading houses
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 t-shirts order for Nigeria
The calendar in Nigeria sets the delivery window for t-shirts. 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 t-shirts specifically, t-shirts sell round the year in warm markets and for spring-summer in cooler ones; promotional and event T-shirts spike before elections, tournaments and festivals. Our lead time is 30–45 days including dyeing and print approval; 20–25 days on stock knit fabric, 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 t-shirts in Nigeria include promotional-merchandise companies, retail chains and fast-fashion brands, wholesalers supplying street markets and event, sports and political organisers. Around Lagos, Kano and Onitsha, they usually order 1,000–2,000 pieces per colour and style, falling to 500 pieces for stock colours with simple prints 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
Nigeria is warm for most of the year, so we steer buyers of t-shirts towards the lighter end of the range: 100% combed cotton single jersey 160–200 GSM or cotton-polyester blends 150–180 GSM. Heavier blends feel uncomfortable in the heat and slow sell-through in the shops.
Sizes: S–3XL unisex and men's; women's XS–XL fitted; kids 2–14 years. Colours: Over 40 stock colours in reactive dye; Pantone matching available on bulk.
T-Shirts made in bulk to your colour, size and design for Nigeria
You are not limited to stock designs. We make t-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: Over 40 stock colours in reactive dye; Pantone matching available on bulk.
- Size: S–3XL unisex and men's; women's XS–XL fitted; kids 2–14 years.
- Design and branding: screen, DTG, heat-transfer and embroidery branding, custom colours matched to Pantone, own neck labels and printed inner labels and oversized and cropped blocks.
About our t-shirts for Nigeria
Tiruppur is the world's largest knitwear cluster, and most Indian T-shirts that reach Europe, America and Africa begin there, as yarn spun in Coimbatore and knitted, dyed, cut and sewn within a few kilometres. That compactness is what lets us quote short lead times and consistent prices on cotton jersey.
The difference between a cheap T-shirt and a good one is mostly hidden: yarn count, fabric weight, collar recovery, taped shoulders and print durability. We specify these in the purchase order, and our checks confirm them on random cartons, including a wash test on a sample from each colour lot.
Buyer's checklist for ordering t-shirts for Nigeria
- Pick cotton, blend or organic and a GSM that fits your price point
- Approve colour with a lab dip
- Confirm size ratio and the measurement spec sheet
- Choose print method and wash-test requirements
- Agree packing, compression and carton markings
- Check destination labelling and fibre-content rules
- 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 t-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 in individual polybags with size stickers, 50–100 pieces per carton; compressed packing available for freight savings. Before loading we share a photo, video and measurement report so you can approve what is in the container. Wash cold, inside out, tumble dry low; do not iron directly on prints.
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 colour and style, falling to 500 pieces for stock colours with simple prints.
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 t-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 t-shirts for your brand or wholesale business in Nigeria? Hurain Garments Exporter is your best choice. T-shirts are knitted and dyed in large runs, so stock colours and plain styles ship at the lowest rates, and GSM, neck, fit and print 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 T-Shirts manufacturer, supplier and exporter for Nigeria
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies t-shirts to Nigeria, with sampling, AQL inspection, export packing and complete shipping documents.
Our t-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 t-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 t-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 t-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 t-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 |
T-Shirts range for Nigeria
Types of t-shirts available
- Plain round-neck T-shirts
- V-neck T-shirts
- Graphic and screen-printed T-shirts
- Oversized and drop-shoulder T-shirts
- Slub and melange T-shirts
- Long-sleeve T-shirts
- Promotional and event T-shirts
- Women's fitted and crop tees
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. |




