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Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Supplier & Exporter in Ibadan, Nigeria
Hurain Garments Exporter supplies buyers in Ibadan with 17 garment lines — jeans, shirts, T-shirts, kurtis, kidswear, uniforms, hoodies and caps — shipped from Gujarat with inspection and export documentation.
Market snapshot
- Country
- Nigeria
- Currency
- naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English
- Gateway port
- Lagos
- Indicative sea transit from Gujarat
- 25–40 days (West Africa)
Quick answer
Who supplies garments in bulk to Ibadan, Nigeria?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier and exporter to Ibadan, shipping wholesale & trading houses, retail chains & stores, ethnic, festive & diaspora wear garments and more to Lagos in about 25–40 days by sea, with FOB, CFR or CIF quotations.
Ibadan is a wholesale and distribution hub, where traders buy mixed containers of T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and basics for onward sale across Nigeria.
Wholesalers in Ibadan ask for assortment containers, a mix of fast-moving styles in carton quantities, so stock turns faster than with single-product loads.
Cargo for Ibadan normally arrives through Lagos; indicative sea transit from Mundra or Nhava Sheva to West Africa is 25–40 days.
Who buys garments in Ibadan — by segment
Wholesale & trading houses in Ibadan
Trading houses in Ibadan 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 Ibadan
Retailers in Ibadan 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 Ibadan
Ethnic-wear retailers in Ibadan 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 Ibadan
Schools, hospitals and agencies in Ibadan 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 Ibadan
E-commerce brands in Ibadan 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
Most-demanded products in Ibadan
Ibadan is reached from Apapa / Tin Can after 1 day by road. Wholesale markets in Ibadan buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Contractors around Ibadan clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments.
- Activewear, Knitwear & CapsTrack Pants & Shorts supplier in Ibadan
- Kidswear, Uniforms & WorkwearKidswear supplier in Ibadan
- Women's & Ethnic WearLeggings supplier in Ibadan
Ibadan at a glance for garment buyers
Ibadan is reached from Apapa / Tin Can after 1 day by road. Wholesale markets in Ibadan buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Contractors around Ibadan clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments.
Who buys garments in Ibadan
Wholesale & trading houses: Trading houses in Ibadan 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.
Workwear & safety clothing: Contractors and industrial plants in Ibadan clothe whole crews at once, ordering coveralls, hi-vis vests, work shirts and trousers in site-by-site size runs with logos and reflective tape applied before shipping.
Schools, institutions & corporate uniforms: Institutional buyers in Ibadan tender for uniforms months before term or contract start. We plan production backwards from the delivery date and keep a buffer for shipping and port delays.
Retail chains & stores: Retailers in Ibadan 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.
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 Ibadan 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.
Planning garment orders for Ibadan
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. We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Lagos in about 25–40 days; production takes 25 to 60 days, so confirm peak-season orders for Ibadan three to five months ahead.
How an order reaches Ibadan
Goods for Ibadan are cut, sewn and finished in our partner factories, inspected on an AQL basis and consolidated at our Gujarat base, then loaded at Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva. The container is discharged at Lagos, and your clearing agent moves it on to Ibadan. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and we send the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading as soon as the container is loaded.
Importers in Ibadan usually start with a mixed first container to test the market: two or three fast-moving basics, one design-led line and a few trial styles. Repeat orders then concentrate on the lines that sell, which shortens the lead time because fabric and patterns are already on file.
Why importers in Ibadan source garments from India
Buyers want bold printed shirts, ready-made kaftans, T-shirts, jeans, leggings, school uniforms and church and wedding wear. Indian factories supply the fabrics these buyers ask for, such as cotton, rayon, linen blends, denim and knits, in small design runs, which suits importers in Ibadan who test a range before they commit to larger orders.
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. A mixed first container with two or three fast-moving basics, one design-led line and a few trial styles is the usual way in, and repeat orders then concentrate on what sells.
Garments in highest demand in Ibadan
Trousers & Cargo Pants: Chinos and cargo pants bridge work and weekend wear, and utility versions are bought by contractors and uniform suppliers.
T-Shirts: T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles.
Track Pants & Shorts: Track pants and shorts serve sport, home and travel, and are easy for wholesalers to sell because they fit many body sizes.
Kidswear: Children outgrow clothes quickly, so kidswear is replaced every season, with back-to-school and festive peaks.
Jeans: 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.
Shirts: Formal and casual shirts are staple stock for menswear retailers and uniform suppliers, reordered as sizes and colours sell out.
Leggings: Leggings are among the highest-volume women's garments, bought by wholesalers and retailers in dozens of colours and reordered constantly.
Caps: Caps are cheap to ship and easy to brand, so they feature in promotional orders, school and event wear, and retail accessory ranges.
Printed Shirts: Printed shirts are fast fashion for warm-weather and resort markets: designs age quickly and are replaced each season.
Ladies Tops & Dresses: 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.
Workwear & Corporate Uniforms: Mines, oil sites, contractors, hotels and hospitals clothe whole crews, and re-clothe them when contracts start or garments wear out.
Kurtis: Kurtis have moved beyond South Asian communities: boutiques, diaspora stores and online sellers reorder fresh prints and cuts before every festival.
Doing business with India from Ibadan: 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 Ibadan
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Currency | naira (NGN) |
| Languages | English |
| Gateway port | Lagos |
| 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.
Ibadan at a glance for buyers
Trade & wholesale hub
Typical orders: wholesale & trading houses, retail chains & stores.
FAQ
Importing to Ibadan — frequently asked questions
Do you export garments to Ibadan?
Yes. Hurain Garments Exporter exports ready-made garments — jeans, shirts, T-shirts, kurtis, kidswear, uniforms, hoodies and caps — to buyers in Ibadan, by sea (FCL or LCL) and air, with full export documentation.
Which port do you ship to for Ibadan?
Shipments for Ibadan usually move to Lagos. We quote FOB Indian port, CFR or CIF Lagos, and can coordinate onward delivery through your forwarder.
How long does shipping from India to Ibadan 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 Ibadan 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 Ibadan 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 Ibadan 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 Ibadan?
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 Ibadan?
Yes. Men's, women's, kids', uniform and activewear lines can be consolidated into one FCL or LCL shipment to Ibadan with one set of documents, which usually lowers freight and clearance cost.
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