Merchandise exports in Nigeria
Nigeria: Merchandise exports was 55.47 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Nigeria, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, merchandise exports in Nigeria stood at 55.47 billion current US$.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Nigeria peaked at 116.00 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 462.00 million current US$, in 1960.
That places Nigeria 52nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 624.10 million current US$ | 462.00 million current US$ | 891.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.54 billion current US$ | 1.24 billion current US$ | 17.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.02 billion current US$ | 5.16 billion current US$ | 25.97 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.45 billion current US$ | 9.41 billion current US$ | 16.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.85 billion current US$ | 17.98 billion current US$ | 86.27 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.94 billion current US$ | 33.30 billion current US$ | 116.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.59 billion current US$ | 35.63 billion current US$ | 63.08 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More private sector data for Nigeria
- Food imports 11.0% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 46.0% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 41.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 33.3% (2025)
- Food exports 6.0% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 3.5% (2024)
- Commercial service exports 4.55 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 35.0% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 24.6% (2025)
- Commercial service imports 18.94 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Nigeria?
- Merchandise exports in Nigeria was 55.47 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 116.00 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 462.00 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Nigeria rank for merchandise exports?
- Nigeria ranks 52nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a resident to a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.