IND imports ▲ 4.2%USA coffee 0901 ▲ 11.8%VNM exports ▲ 6.1%BRA 0901.11 ▲ 9.4%DEU machinery ▲ 2.7%Last refresh: 2026-08-01

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Trading with Nigeria

Live customs statistics, the practical checks that decide whether the route works, and how we help you run it.

Why Nigeria matters

Nigeria is a large West African market with a wide import base and a port-clearance process that rewards thorough documentation. Its main traded goods include crude petroleum, natural gas, cocoa, sesame.

Nigeria trade at a glance

$41.0BImports 2024
$52.4BExports 2024
+$11.4BTrade balance
-37.0%Imports vs 2023
Top suppliers — 2024UN Comtrade
#SupplierValueShare
01China$9.6B23.3%
02Belgium$4.7B11.6%
03India$4.2B10.2%
04USA$2.8B6.7%
05Netherlands$1.6B3.8%
06United Arab Emirates$1.5B3.7%
07France$1.1B2.7%
08Saudi Arabia$1.0B2.5%
09Spain$991.7M2.4%
10Brazil$918.8M2.2%

Source: UN Comtrade, official statistics reported by national authorities. Figures are country-level aggregates, not shipment records.

What to check before trading with Nigeria

Confirm import prohibitions and pre-shipment inspection requirements, and agree payment terms with a bank you trust given foreign-exchange availability.