China's involvement in the trans-Saharan textile trade and industry in Nigeria: The case of Kano

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2-2020

Abstract

This Briefing analyses the large volume and value of smuggled Chinese textile products through the Sahara into the Kano market from 2000 to 2015. The evidence indicates that China's involvement has displaced local manufacturers in the historic textile city of Kano.

Keywords

China, Trans-Saharan, Textile trade and industry, Kano

Divisions

arts,BuiltEnvironment

Funders

Tertiary Education Trust Fund

Publication Title

Review of African Political Economy

Volume

47

Issue

163

Publisher

Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publisher Location

2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND

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