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Who is a reliable kidswear, uniforms & workwear supplier and exporter for Nigeria?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports kidswear, uniforms & workwear to buyers in Nigeria, including Abuja, Ibadan, Aba. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Apapa with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Nigeria needs kidswear, uniforms & workwear
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.
Children outgrow clothes, schools reorder every term and companies re-clothe staff every year, which makes kidswear and uniforms the steadiest repeat-order garments.
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 kidswear, uniforms & workwear from us mainly for children's retailers and wholesalers and schools, colleges and education authorities.
Top 15 cities for kidswear, uniforms & workwear in Nigeria
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of kidswear, uniforms & workwear. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Abujavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadWorkwear & safety clothingWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 02Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Ibadanvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 03Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Abavia Onne · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 04Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Lagosport: Apapa / Tin CanWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingRetail chains & stores
- 05Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Kadunavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadWorkwear & safety clothingWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 06Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Abeokutavia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 07Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Port Harcourtvia Onne · 1 day by roadWorkwear & safety clothingWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 08Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Enuguvia Onne · 1–2 days by roadWorkwear & safety clothingWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 09Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Onitshavia Onne · 1–2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingRetail chains & stores
- 10Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Benin Cityvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingRetail chains & stores
- 11Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Onneport: OnneWorkwear & safety clothingWholesale & trading houses
- 12Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Warriport: WarriWorkwear & safety clothingWholesale & trading houses
- 13Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Calabarport: CalabarWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 14Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Josvia Apapa / Tin Can · 3 days by roadWorkwear & safety clothingWholesale & trading houses
- 15Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Kanovia Apapa / Tin Can · 3–4 days by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
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.
Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear we supply to Nigeria
Kidswear: Children's sets, T-shirts, frocks, shorts and bottoms in soft cotton for boys and girls from infants to 14 years. Typically 500–1,000 pieces per design; sets can be mixed by size within a design; lead time 35–50 days from approved sample.
School Uniforms: School shirts, trousers, skirts, pinafores, blazers, sweaters and PE kits made to school colours and repeat-order standards. Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per item per school or tender; small schools can be grouped in one order; lead time 45–70 days including shade approval; 30 days on repeat orders.
Workwear & Corporate Uniforms: Coveralls, overalls, hi-vis vests, work shirts, trousers, aprons and corporate uniforms for industry, hospitality and healthcare. Typically 500–1,000 pieces per style; contract orders for mines or plants can be much larger; lead time 35–55 days; hi-vis and flame-retardant styles 45–60 days.
Who buys kidswear, uniforms & workwear in Nigeria
Kidswear and uniforms are repeat-order businesses: children outgrow clothes, schools reorder every term, and companies re-clothe their staff every year. That steadiness makes them attractive to importers, and it rewards a supplier who can match shade, size and trim exactly from one order to the next.
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.
Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear made in bulk to your colour, size and design
You are not limited to stock designs. We make kidswear, uniforms & workwear 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: any Pantone-matched shade or stock colour.
- Size: any size chart, ratio and carton pack.
- Design and branding: your own cut, print, embroidery, labels and packaging.
Fabrics, sizes and packing for Nigeria
Fabrics: Soft cotton jersey and interlock, poly-cotton drill, twill, gabardine, ripstop.
Size range: Kids 0–14 years by age and height; adult uniforms XS–5XL.
Safety: Kids' wear without small detachable parts or drawcords at the neck; REACH and CPSIA declarations on request.
Fabric weight: Kidswear 120–200 GSM; uniforms 150–260 GSM; workwear 200–320 GSM.
Branding: Logos by embroidery, print or woven badge; own labels and hang tags.
Packing: Ratio packing, individual polybags, bundle packing by size or school year.
Buyer's checklist for kidswear, uniforms & workwear
- Agree age-range and height-based size chart
- Confirm safety rules for your market
- Share the shade card and uniform specification
- Approve fabric weight and blend
- Define the safety or hygiene standard required
- Approve fabric and a made-up sample
Shipping kidswear, uniforms & workwear to Nigeria
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Apapa in about 25–40 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Several kidswear, uniforms & workwear can be combined in one container with one set of documents.
Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Importing kidswear, uniforms & workwear 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 |
Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear range for Nigeria
All 3 kidswear, uniforms & workwear we supply in Nigeria
Standards: OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, EN 71 and CPSIA safety declarations on request, ISO 105 colour fastness, EN ISO 20471 hi-vis workwear on request 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. |