A flat-knit factory in Turkey supplying wholesale knitwear programs to Nigerian importers, distributors and multi-brand buyers — FOB Mersin or CFR Lagos, multi-style assortments, MOQ 250 per colour, per size, English-language specs and SONCAP-ready documentation. Factory-direct, no trading agent in between.
A wholesale knitwear program from Turkey means you buy direct from a flat-knit factory — not a trading company, not a sourcing agent — on FOB or CFR Lagos terms with full export documentation. Our factory (22 Shima Seiki and Stoll flat-knit machines in Gaziantep) produces multi-style sweater and knitwear assortments for Nigerian importers who need reliable, repeatable quality outside China, with documentation prepared for the Form M, SONCAP and NCS entry process.
For Nigerian wholesale buyers, let us be honest up front: there is no tariff advantage over China. Turkey has no FTA with Nigeria, so our goods clear under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff exactly like Chinese goods do. The reason to buy from Turkey is not customs or price — it is quality, China+1 risk-spreading, English-language communication, faster shipping to Lagos, and a partner who complements Nigeria's own mills rather than undercutting them. The honest detail is below.
You buy direct from the production floor — no trading agent markup between you and the machines. FOB Mersin or CFR Lagos with a complete commercial invoice and packing list matched to your Form M. Your freight forwarder or ours handles the Lagos-bound leg.
4–12 styles per program is our standard wholesale pattern. Crewnecks, cardigans, turtlenecks, vests — different gauges and fiber grades in a single order. One supplier, one shipment, one Form M, one customs entry.
250 pieces per colour, per size — the floor applies to every colour and size, not per style total. A 6-style run in 3 colours across 4 sizes is 6 × 3 × 4 × 250 = 18,000 units. Size ratios and grading built to your Nigerian market range, not a converted block you can't sell.
Repeat orders run faster — we hold your approved yarn standards and construction specs, and bulk re-runs drop the sample stage. Nigerian importers building seasonal programs get predictable lead times order-on-order.
Unit cost is what factories compete on. Landed cost is what hits your margin. A simplified comparison for a wholesale sweater program (1,000 pcs cotton-blend crewneck, CFR Lagos) — and note where Turkey does not win:
| Cost Block | Turkey (1,000 pcs) | China (1,000 pcs) |
|---|---|---|
| FOB unit price (12gg cotton-blend crewneck) | ~$18–24 | ~$13–18 |
| Ocean freight to Lagos (LCL) | ~$1,400–2,200 | ~$2,000–3,200 |
| ECOWAS CET import duty (apparel ~20%) | ~$3,600–4,800 | ~$2,600–3,600 |
| Tariff advantage over China | None — same CET | Same CET |
| Ocean transit time (FOB to Lagos) | ~10–14 days | ~26–34 days |
| Estimated total landed (ex-levy, VAT & clearing) | ~$23,000–31,000 | ~$17,500–25,000 |
Illustrative model. There is no Turkey–Nigeria FTA, so both origins pay the full ECOWAS Common External Tariff plus levies and 7.5% VAT — confirm current HS-line rates with your licensed agent, as some textiles carry higher rates. On price alone China is usually cheaper. Turkey's case is shorter transit, China+1 supply security, quality and English-language specification — not duty. Freight rates fluctuate; price in USD/EUR against the Naira's movement.
For Nigerian wholesale importers and distributors planning seasonal and festive-season programs:
Total new-style lead time: Plan 90–110 days from tech pack submission to Lagos port — before clearance and inland delivery. Repeat programs (re-run of approved styles): 70–85 days. For the Harmattan and year-end retail peak, submit tech packs by July–August so bulk lands in good time. See our OEM knitwear manufacturer page for the full production workflow.
Our in-house flat-knit range covers the core of a wholesale sweater program for the Nigerian market:
Crewneck, V-neck, mock-neck, turtleneck — 3gg (chunky) to 12gg (fine). Cotton and cotton-blend for warmer-climate styling, merino and lambswool for premium lines and the Harmattan season. See our cotton sweater manufacturer page.
Button-front, open-front, longline, cropped — 5gg to 12gg. Intarsia stripe and jacquard options at no additional MOQ uplift. Merino styling detailed on our merino cardigan manufacturer page.
Sleeveless knit vests (heritage and contemporary styling), knit midi and maxi dresses. WHOLEGARMENT seamless option on 5gg–12gg vests and dresses — well-suited to lightweight, breathable styling.
WHOLEGARMENT seamless merino baselayers, performance quarter-zips, knit mid-layers. OEKO-TEX certified yarns. For Nigerian premium, sportswear and lifestyle wholesale buyers wanting a quality tier above mass-market imports.
250 pieces per colorway, per size. Multi-style programs (4–12 styles, 2–4 colorways each) are standard for our wholesale customers. No minimum on the number of styles per order — only the per-colour, per-size MOQ applies.
No, and we won't pretend otherwise. There is no Turkey–Nigeria FTA, so Turkish goods clear under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (apparel ~20% plus levies and 7.5% VAT) just like Chinese goods. China pays the same CET. There is no customs or price advantage over China — our edge is quality, China+1, English communication and shorter transit, not duty.
FOB Mersin by default; CFR Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can, Lekki) on request. Because the Naira is volatile, we price and settle in USD or EUR, typically against a Letter of Credit, and provide all documentation matched to your Form M and PAAR.
First sample: 10–14 days. Bulk: 45–60 days from approved pre-production sample. Ocean Mersin to Lagos: ~10–14 days. Total first-order-to-Lagos-port: 90–110 days before clearance. Repeat programs: 70–85 days.
Yes — 4–12 styles across different gauges and fiber types routinely. Single commercial invoice and packing list, simplifying your Form M and customs entry. Each style is sampled and approved individually before bulk is confirmed.
We prepare product data, samples and labelling for your SON-accredited certification agent's pre-shipment inspection, so your SONCAP Product Certificate can be issued. Fiber content, care, size and "Made in Turkey" labelling is applied in-house to SON / NIS expectations. Our knitwear is a quality complement to Nigeria's own Kaduna-region textile production, not a low-cost substitute.
A style list, reference samples or a line sheet is enough to start. We respond within one business day, in clear written English, with a capacity check, FOB indicative pricing in USD and a sample timeline — so you can run it against your current landed cost before committing anything. Start at our Nigeria home page or go straight to contact.
Wholesale Sourcing Guides
Costs
The ECOWAS CET, levies and VAT a Nigerian importer pays — and why Turkey gets no duty advantage over China.
Read guide →Logistics
Apapa, Tin Can and Lekki Deep Sea — transit, clearing and what a wholesale importer should plan for.
Read guide →Compliance
How a Turkish factory prepares product data and labelling for SON certification and your SONCAP agent.
Read guide →Planning
Sample-to-Lagos timeline so you can plan a wholesale program around the year-end retail peak.
Read guide →Sourcing
An honest comparison — same CET, but where Turkey wins on quality, transit and China+1 security.
Read guide →Strategy
Why Nigerian importers add a Turkish supplier to spread supply risk without abandoning China.
Read guide →FOB Mersin is our default; CFR Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can or Lekki Deep Sea) is available on request. Because the Naira is volatile, all contracts are priced and settled in USD or EUR, typically against a Letter of Credit or confirmed TT. We provide the commercial invoice and Form M / PAAR-ready documentation your bank and the NCS require.
Yes — we routinely handle programs covering 4–12 styles across multiple gauges and yarn types (merino, cotton, cashmere-blend, acrylic). All styles ship on a single commercial invoice and packing list, simplifying your Form M and customs entry. Each style is sampled and approved individually before bulk is confirmed.
Commercial invoice and packing list matched to your Form M, fiber content certificates, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on request, and labelling prepared for SON / SONCAP and NIS requirements. We work with your SONCAP product-certification agent on the pre-shipment inspection, and provide the data your bank needs to raise the Form M and obtain PAAR through NICIS II.