We publish cost ranges rather than hiding them. Your final CMT price depends on stitch structure, yarn, gauge and order volume — and we quote in USD so a volatile Naira doesn't move your cost mid-order. Here's how those factors interact.
We don't publish a single price list because knitwear pricing doesn't work that way. A 3-gauge chunky cable pullover and a 12-gauge WHOLEGARMENT seamless base layer require different machines, different machine time, different yarn weights, and different linking labor — their CMT costs are genuinely different. What we can do is give you the cost ranges by construction type, explain what moves your piece up or down within that range, and be straight about one thing up front: there is no tariff advantage over China on this route. Turkey and Nigeria have no free trade agreement, so Turkish knitwear lands under the same ECOWAS Common External Tariff that Chinese knitwear pays. Duty is not our argument — quality, English-language specification, China+1 risk balance and flat-knit capability are. We're a Gaziantep OEM knitwear manufacturer, and we'd rather you knew the real cost picture before we quote.
All prices are CMT only (cut, make, trim — labor and overhead), quoted in USD. Yarn cost is separate and depends entirely on fiber, count, and market price at time of order. Duty, levy, VAT and freight into Lagos are on top of FOB and are covered further down. These are 2025–2026 ranges; actual quotes depend on your specific brief.
$8–14 CMT
Fully-fashioned flat-knit, 7–12gg, single stitch structure (jersey, 1×1 rib). Standard linking. Low complexity. Typical for cotton basics and entry-price merino programs.
$14–22 CMT
Cable, jacquard, intarsia or structural texture. More machine programming, slower throughput, tighter QC. Mid-range merino, premium cotton, and wool-blend programs.
$18–30 CMT
Single-piece 3D knit on Shima Seiki. Slower per-unit throughput than panel construction. No linking cost. Best for premium, next-to-skin, and sustainability-positioned programs.
$12–20 CMT
Heavier yarn, larger loop structures. Slower machine throughput at low gauge despite visual simplicity. Typical for outerwear-weight sweaters, cardigans and chunky knit dresses.
$80–180 including courier to Nigeria. One colorway, one size. Yarn may be substituted (closest available) if your specified yarn is not in stock. Turnaround: 10–14 days from tech pack approval.
$120–250 depending on construction. Production-spec yarn, production-spec construction. For wholesale showroom or buyer meetings in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt. Turnaround: 14–21 days from proto sign-off.
$60–100 per additional size from the first approved sample. For fit approval across your size run before bulk production. Recommended for fitted constructions and washed garments.
Included in bulk orders. One unit produced at the start of bulk to confirm production line matches approved samples. Standard practice; no additional charge.
FOB is only part of your real cost, and we won't pretend Turkey gives you a customs break it doesn't. There is no Turkey–Nigeria free trade agreement, so Turkish knitwear clears under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff like any other import. Knitwear typically attracts an import duty in the region of 20%, plus an import adjustment levy on some textile lines (which can push the effective rate toward 35% on certain categories), plus 7.5% VAT calculated on the duty-inclusive value, plus ECOWAS and port/clearing charges. Chinese knitwear pays the same CET, so on duty alone there is genuinely no tariff advantage over China — parity, not preference. Where we add value is everything that isn't duty: flat-knit and WHOLEGARMENT capability, consistent quality, a China+1 second source, and specs handled in clear English. Treat duty and VAT as a fixed line you'll pay on either origin, and compare suppliers on FOB quality and reliability, not an imaginary customs saving.
We quote and invoice in USD so a volatile Naira doesn't move your unit cost between order and shipment. Samples are paid in full before production. Bulk orders are typically 30% deposit on order confirmation, 70% balance before shipment (T/T bank transfer), and we're comfortable working against a Letter of Credit, which also dovetails with your Form M at the bank. We work with established clients on net terms once a track record exists. We accept USD and EUR. Payments are made to a Turkish bank account (Garanti BBVA). We provide a pro forma invoice before any payment so your bank has what it needs to open the Form M.
Bulk ships by sea from Mersin to Lagos — Apapa, Tin Can Island or the newer Lekki Deep Sea Port — in roughly 10–14 days at sea, before port handling and clearance. Production runs around 30–45 days for a first order depending on construction and yarn lead time, with repeat orders faster. We complement Nigeria's domestic textile base — including the cotton and knit tradition around Kaduna — rather than competing with it: we're where you go for flat-knit, WHOLEGARMENT, merino and wool-blend programs that need capability local mills aren't set up for, not for basics you can already source at home. Many Nigerian buyers already trust Turkish-made knitwear through brands like LC Waikiki, and we work the same way: English-language tech packs, clear communication, premium construction.
Send us your tech pack or design brief — or just a reference image and a construction description. We'll give you a CMT range for your specific piece within 1 business day, and a firm USD quote once we've confirmed gauge, stitch structure, and construction details. Need help mapping FOB to your true landed cost into Lagos under the ECOWAS CET? We'll walk through duty, levy and VAT with you honestly.
Share your style and construction details. We'll quote CMT in USD, confirm yarn options, and give you a production timeline for your Lagos delivery date.
Pricing & Import Guides
Pricing
How the ECOWAS CET, import levy and 7.5% VAT build your real landed cost — and why there's no duty edge over China.
Read guide →Logistics
Form M, PAAR and NICIS II clearance at Apapa, Tin Can and Lekki — what to expect and how to avoid delays.
Read guide →Strategy
Same CET, so duty is a wash — where Turkey actually wins on quality, English specs and China+1 risk balance.
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What to check before you commit — capability, MOQ, sampling and the questions that separate a real factory from a trader.
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Production plus Mersin–Lagos sea transit — realistic timelines from tech pack to goods on the shelf.
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